Wipers Inoperative - All Modes
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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 DEFINITION: This table diagnoses the front wipers inoperative in the LO, HI, and INT modes. |
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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 Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
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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 ground circuit of the wiper motor 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 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 10 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Replace the front wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 9 | Replace the front wiper motor. Refer to Wiper Motor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |