Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 | Verify the fault. Does the system operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Turn the ignition to the ON position. Is the Washer Fluid Low message displayed? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 7 |
| 4 |
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Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Connect a jumper between the low washer fluid indicator signal circuit and the windshield washer fluid level switch ground circuit. Is the Washer Fluid Low message displayed? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 6 | Test for a poor connection, an open or a short to battery positive voltage in the low washer fluid indicator signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 11 |
| 7 | Disconnect the windshield washer fluid level switch. Is the Washer Fluid Low message displayed? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Replace the windshield washer fluid level switch. Refer to Washer Solvent Container Level Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 9 | Test for a short to ground in the low washer fluid indicator signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 11 |
| 10 | Repair a poor connection or and open in the windshield washer fluid level switch ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing
andWiring Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 11 | Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 12 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |