Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

DEFINITION: High speed wipers or one or more of the low speed wiper motor functions are inoperative and may not park.

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 through all the switch positions.

Does the windshield wipers/washer system operate normally?

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

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Do the windshield wipers operate in the high speed mode?

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1. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector C2.
2. Connect a fused jumper wire from the low speed control circuit terminal in the harness connector to ground.

Do the windshield wipers operate at low speed?

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Go to Step 6

1. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector C2.
2. Connect a fused jumper wire from the high speed control circuit terminal in the harness connector to ground.

Do the windshield wipers operate at high speed?

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Go to Step 7

Test the low speed control 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 8

Test the high speed control 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 8

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 9

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

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 12

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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 11

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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