Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Did you review the Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Operate the windshield wiper/washer switch to the LOW speed position.
3. Operate the windshield wiper/washer switch to the OFF position.

Do the windshield wiper arms return to the park position?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

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1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Operate the windshield wiper/washer switch to the LOW speed position.
3. Using a test lamp connected to battery positive voltage backprobe the park switch signal circuit terminal in the multifunction switch connector C2.

Does the test lamp illuminate when the wipers are out of the park position?

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Go to Step 4

Test the park switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 5

Test the park switch ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 6

Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

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

Is the repair complete?

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Inspect for poor connections at the multifunction switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Replace the multifunction switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.

Is the repair complete?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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