Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
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Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
| 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: The low washer fluid message is always displayed or does not display with low washer fluid. |
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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 | Verify the fault is present. Does the system operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 7 |
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Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 6 | Test the washer fluid level switch 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 14 | Go to Step 12 |
| 7 | Test the washer fluid level switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 11 |
| 8 | Test the washer fluid level switch ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Inspect for poor connections at the washer fluid level 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 14 | Go to Step 10 |
| 10 | Replace the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Washer Solvent Container Level Sensor Replacement . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 11 | Inspect the low washer fluid indicator lamp for an open. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Indicator Lamp Replacement
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 12 |
| 12 | Inspect for poor connections at the instrument panel cluster. 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 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 13 | Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |