Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - WIPER PARK SWITCH OPEN CIRCUIT
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| 1 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, clear all BCM DTC's. Actuate the Wipers. With the DRBIII®, read the DTC information. Does the DRBIII® read: Wiper Park Switch Open Circuit? Yes --> Go To 2 No --> The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 2 | Disconnect the BCM C3 harness connector. Connect a jumper wire between the Wiper Park Switch Sense Circuit and ground. With the DRBIII®, monitor the Wiper Park Switch. Does the Wiper Park Switch show CLOSED? Yes --> Repair the Wiper Park Switch Sense Circuit for an open condition. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 3 |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Wiper Park Switch. Disconnect the BCM from the junction block. Measure the voltage of the Wiper Relay Control Circuit. Is the voltage below 5.0 volts? Yes --> Go To 4 No --> Repair the HI/LO Wiper Relay Control Circuit for a short to voltage. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 4 | Turn the Wipers off. Disconnect the Wiper Motor Connector. With the DRBIII®, monitor the Wiper Park Switch. Connect a jumper wire between the Wiper Park Switch Sense Circuit and ground. Does the Wiper Park Switch show CLOSED? Yes --> Replace the Wiper Motor. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Replace the Body Control Module. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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