Wipers Always On
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Wipers Always On
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer System Connector End Views Lighting Systems Connector End Views DEFINITION: Windshield wipers are always ON at low or high speed. |
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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 Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 7 |
| 4 | Are the windshield wipers always ON at high speed? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Test the windshield wiper switch high signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
| 6 | Test the windshield wiper switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
| 7 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer toTesting for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper motor module. Refer toTesting for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 10 | Replace the windshield wiper motor module. Refer to Wiper Motor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |