Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

DEFINITION: Windshield wipers are always ON.

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

1. Turn the windshield wiper/washer switch OFF.
2. Turn ON the ignition.

Are the windshield wipers always ON?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

1. Disconnect the steering column harness connector.
2. Remove the connector terminal row E from the steering column connector half.
3. Connect the steering column harness connector.
4. Turn ON the ignition.

Are the windshield wipers always ON?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

Test the windshield wiper switch high signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 5

Test the windshield wiper switch signal 1 circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Test the windshield wiper switch high signal circuit in the steering column harness for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

Test the windshield wiper switch signal 1 circuit in the steering column harness for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 10

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Replace the windshield wiper motor cover. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3