Wipers Inoperative - All Modes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Wipers Inoperative - All Modes
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer System Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you review the Wiper/Washer System description and operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems |
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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 13 |
| 4 | Connect a test lamp from the accessory voltage circuit to the ground circuit of the windshield wiper motor. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 14 |
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Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
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Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Test the accessory voltage circuit of the windshield wiper/washer switch for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
or Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Test the signal 1 circuit of the windshield wiper/washer switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
or Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Test the signal 2 circuit of the windshield wiper/washer switch for an open or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
or Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 10 |
| 10 | Test the high speed circuit of the windshield wiper/washer switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
or Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 15 |
| 11 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper motor. 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 18 | Go to Step 16 |
| 12 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 17 |
| 13 | Repair an open or a short to ground in the accessory voltage circuit of the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Wiring Repairs
or Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 18 | - |
| 14 | Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Wiring Repairs
or Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 18 | - |
| 15 | Repair a short to ground in the control circuit of the windshield washer pump. Refer to Wiring Repairs
or Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 18 | - |
| 16 | Replace the windshield wiper motor module. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 18 | - |
| 17 | Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 18 | - |
| 18 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |