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Wipers Always On

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Wipers Always On

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE
2
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Turn the windshield wiper/washer switch OFF.
Do the windshield wipers remain in the PARK position?
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