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Step

Action

Value(s)

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No

1

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

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

  1. Set ignition switch to RUN.
  2. Backprobe from the wiper/washer switch connector C211, terminal E4, to ground using a J 35616-200 .

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Repair the open or poor connection in CKT 143 to the wiper/washer switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 15

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4

  1. Set the wiper switch to HI.
  2. Backprobe from the wiper/washer switch connector C211, terminal E3, to ground using a J 35616-200 .

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Check for a poor connection at connector C211, terminal E3 and E4 or an open in CKT 92 or 143 to the wiper/washer switch.

Is a poor connection or an open present?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 14

6

Repair the poor connection or the open.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 15

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7

  1. Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
  2. Connect a J 35616-200 from the wiper motor connector, terminal D, to ground.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair the open or the poor connection in CKT 92 between connection C211 and the wiper motor.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 15

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9

Connect a J 35616-200 from the wiper motor connector terminal C to terminal B.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Repair the open or poor connection in CKT 850.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 15

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11

Check for a poor connection to the wiper motor.

Is a poor connection present?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

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

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 15

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13

Repair the poor connection.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 15

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14

Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 15

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15

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Symptoms