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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Wiper/Washer System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

2

  1. Disconnect the washer pump connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
  3. Connect a test lamp between terminals A and B of the washer pump connector.
  4. Activate the wiper/washer switch while observing the test lamp.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3

Test for a poor connection at the washer pump connector.

Does a poor connection exist?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the poor connection at the washer pump connector.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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5

Replace the washer pump. Refer to Washer Pump Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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6

  1. Connect a test lamp from the washer pump connector, terminal A, to ground.
  2. Activate the washer switch while observing the test lamp.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

7

Test for a poor connection or an open in CKT 227.

Does a poor connection or an open exist?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Repair the open or poor connection in CKT 227.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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9

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

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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10

Connect a test lamp from the wiper motor connector C1, terminal D, to ground.

Did the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

Repair the open or poor connection in CKT 228.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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12

  1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
  2. Backprobe from the wiper motor connector C1, terminal F, to ground using a J 39200.
  3. Activate the washer switch while observing the J 39200.

Is the measurement within the specified values?

10.5-15 V

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 16

13

Test for a poor connection at the wiper motor connector.

Does a poor connection exist?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

14

Repair the poor connection at the wiper motor connector.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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15

Replace the wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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16

  1. Backprobe from the wiper/washer switch connector, terminal E or terminal C (Buick pulse), to ground using a J 39200.
  2. Activate the washer switch while observing the J 39200.

Is the measurement within the specified values?

10.5-15 V

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 18

17

Repair the open in CKT 94.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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18

Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement - On Vehicle .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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