Wipers Always On
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Wipers Always On
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer System Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you perform the Wiper/Washer System Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Wiper/Washer |
| 2 |
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Go to Step 3 | Go to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS AND POOR CONNECTIONS in Wiring Systems |
| 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 6 |
| 4 | Test the windshield wiper switch high 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 12 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Test the windshield wiper switch signal 1 circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING
and WIRING REPAIRS
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9 |
| 6 | Test the windshield wiper switch high signal circuit in the steering column harness 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 12 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Test the windshield wiper switch signal 1 circuit in the steering column harness for a short to voltage. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING
and WIRING REPAIRS
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield 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 12 | Go to Step 10 |
| 9 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper motor cover. 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 12 | Go to Step 11 |
| 10 | Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL & HAZARD SWITCH
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 11 | Replace the windshield wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 12 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |