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Component Testing

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Windshield Washer Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 5 and the low reference terminal 2 with the switch in the open position.
    • If less than infinite resistance 

      Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.

    • Go to next step: If infinite resistance 
  3. Test for less than 2 Ω between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the low reference circuit terminal 2 with the switch in the closed position.
    • If 2 Ω or greater 

      Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.

    • Go to next step: If less than 2 Ω 
  4. All OK

Windshield Washer Pump

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the G24 Windshield Washer Pump.
  2. Install a 20 A fused jumper wire between one of the control terminals and 12 V. Momentarily install a jumper wire between the other control terminal and ground. Reverse the jumper wires at least two times.
  3. Verify the G24 Windshield Washer Pump activates.
    • If the G24 Windshield Washer Pump does not activate. 

      Replace the G24 Windshield Washer Pump.

    • Go to next step: If the G24 Windshield Washer Pump does activate. 
  4. All OK