Wipers Always On
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Wipers Always On
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE |
| 2 |
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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Disconnect the harness connector of the windshield wiper/washer switch. Do the windshield wipers stop? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Connect a test lamp from the signal circuit of the windshield wiper/washer switch at the body control module (BCM) to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Connect a test lamp from the supply voltage circuit of the wiper 2 relay coil to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Connect a test lamp from the control circuit of the windshield washer pump to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Disconnect the wiper 1 relay. Do the windshield wipers stop? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 16 |
| 8 | Connect a test lamp from the supply voltage circuit of the wiper 1 relay coil to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 12 |
| 9 | Test the signal circuit of the windshield wiper switch for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 13 |
| 10 | Test the supply voltage circuit of the wiper 1 relay for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 13 |
| 11 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 17 |
| 12 | Inspect for poor connections at the wiper 1 relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 18 |
| 13 | Inspect for poor connections at the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 19 |
| 14 | Repair a short to voltage on supply voltage circuit of the wiper 2 relay coil. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 15 | Repair a short to voltage on control circuit of the windshield washer pump. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 16 | Repair a short to voltage on high speed circuit of the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 17 | Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 18 | Replace the wiper 1 relay. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 19 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 20 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |