Washers Inoperative
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Washers Inoperative
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer System Connector End Views DEFINITION: This table diagnoses the washer pump inoperative and assumes that the wipers operate normally. |
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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 Diagnostic Starting Point - 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 5 | Go to Step 4 |
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Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Test the washer pump feed circuit for a high resistance or an open condition. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the 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 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the washer pump. 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 10 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 9 | Replace the washer pump. Refer to Washer Pump Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 | Operate the washers in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |