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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Wiper/Washer System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

2

Do the wipers operate at all with the wiper switch in HI?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle with Standard column or Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle with Tilt column.

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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4

  1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to HI.
  3. Backprobe from the wiper/washer switch connector C211, terminal E3, to ground with a test light.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Check for a poor connection at connector C211, or for an open in the pigtail to the wiper/washer switch.

Is a poor connection or an open present?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle with Standard column or Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle with Tilt column.

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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7

Repair the poor connection or the open.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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8

  1. Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
  2. Connect the test light from the wiper motor connector, terminal D, to ground.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Repair the open in CKT 92.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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10

Check for a poor connection to the wiper motor.

Is a poor connection present?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

Repair the poor connection to the wiper motor.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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12

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

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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