Wiper Always On - Rear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer System Connector End Views DEFINITION: This table diagnoses the rear wipers are always on when the rear wiper/washer switch is in the OFF position.
1	Did you review the Rear Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems
2	Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF. Verify that the rear wipers are always on when the wiper/washer switch is in the OFF position. Are the rear wipers always ON?	Go to Step 3	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
3	Turn the ignition OFF. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF. Are the rear wipers always ON?	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 7
4	Turn the ignition OFF. Disconnect the rear wiper relay 2. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF. Are the rear wipers always ON?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 8
5	Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF. Test the wiper motor feed circuit for a short to voltage at the wiper motor connector. Does the circuit have a short to voltage condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 6
6	Replace the rear wiper motor. Refer to Wiper Motor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 13	-
7	Replace the rear wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 13	-
8	Disconnect the rear wiper motor. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF. Test the wiper motor feed circuit for a short to voltage at the wiper motor connector. Does the circuit have a short to voltage condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 10
9	Repair the short to voltage condition. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 13	-
10	Turn the ignition OFF. Test for a short to ground on the following circuits at the rear wiper relay connector: Intermittent position circuit Wiper relay ground circuit Does either circuit have a short to ground condition?	Go to Step 11	Go to Step 12
11	Repair the short to voltage condition. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 13	-
12	Replace the rear wiper relay 2. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 13	-
13	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3