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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

1

  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to LO.

Is battery voltage available at wiper motor connector terminal 5?

11-14 V

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

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

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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3

  1. Use an ohmmeter to test the continuity of the wiper switch.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to LO. Check for continuity between the wiper switch terminal 8 and 5.

Is there continuity between terminals 8 and 5?

0 ohms

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the wiper switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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5

Repair the open circuit between the wiper switch connector terminal 5 and the wiper motor connector terminal 5.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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