Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

DEFINITION: This table diagnoses the wipers operates normally but will not return to the park position when the wiper operation is cancelled.

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Wiper/Washer Systems

1. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.
2. Move the wiper switch to the LO position.
3. Move wiper switch to the OFF position.

Do the front wipers advance to the park position?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

1. Connect a test lamp between the park circuit and a good ground at the wiper motor connector.
2. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.
3. Move the wiper switch to the LO position.

Does the test lamp flash on and off with each rotation of the wiper motor?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

1. Connect a test lamp between the park circuit and a good ground at the wiper/washer switch connector.
2. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.
3. Move the wiper switch to the LO position.

Does the test lamp flash on and off with each rotation of the wiper motor?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

1. Connect a test lamp between the park switch supply circuit and a good ground at the wiper motor connector.
2. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

Repair the open in the Run/Park circuit between the wiper motor connector and wiper/washer switch connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 12

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Repair the open in the park switch supply circuit between the wiper motor connector and fuse block. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 12

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3