Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Press the windshield washer switch.

Do the windshield washers operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

1. Disconnect the windshield washer pump connector.
2. Connect a test lamp across the washer pump connector terminals.
3. Turn the ignition ON.
4. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

Test the windshield washer pump 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?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 5

1. Connect a test lamp from the windshield washer pump control circuit in the windshield wiper switch to a good ground.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

Repair the open or high resistance in the windshield washer pump control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 10

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Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 10

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

Replace the windshield washer pump. Refer to Washer Pump Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 10

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3