Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
- 3: Tests for an internal fault in the windshield wiper/washer switch.
Wipers Always On
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2 |
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Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
| 3 | Disconnect the windshield wiper/washer switch connector at the multifunction switch assembly. Are the windshield wipers always on? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 7 |
| 4 |
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Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Test the windshield wiper switch signal 2 circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Test the windshield wiper motor high speed circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to 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 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 11 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper motor. 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 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 10 | Replace the windshield wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement . Is the repair complete? |
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 |