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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn the windshield wiper switch OFF.

Do the windshield wipers remain in the park position?

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

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the windshield wiper/washer switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Do the wipers stop?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Test the high front wiper control circuit and the LOW/MIST front wiper control circuit for a short to voltage.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Reconnect the windshield wiper/washer switch connector.
  3. Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector C2.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Do the wipers stop?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test the front wiper input control circuit for a short to voltage.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the BCM. 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 12

Go to Step 11

8

Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper/washer switch. 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 12

Go to Step 10

9

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2