Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
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 indicator is always on or does not turn on with low washer fluid. |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
| 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 . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 11 | Inspect the low washer fluid indicator bulb for an open. 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 (IPC). 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 IPC. Refer to Control Module References
in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
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 |