Wiper System

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Fig 1: Multi-Function Switch With Integral Wiper/Washer Switch

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - TURN SIGNAL CONTROL STALK	4 - CANCELING ACTUATOR
2 - HAZARD WARNING BUTTON	5 - PANEL DIMMER SWITCH
3 - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL	6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROL

The wiper/washer switch is mounted on the right side of the multi-function switch on the steering column, behind the steering wheel. The wiper switch is a resistive multiplexed network that provides an input to the Body Control Module (BCM) which then opens/closes the wiper relay. See Fig 1.

The wiper system has LOW, HIGH, and INTERMITTENT switch positions. The intermittent wiper system, in addition to low and high speeds, has a delay mode and a pulse wipe mode.

The intermittent wiper function is integral to the wiper switch. The wiper switch also includes the MIST feature which provides a single wipe when actuated.

The wiper motor is serviced separately from the wiper assembly. The wiper linkage is crimped onto the assembly and cannot be detached.

The wiper function can be checked using the DRB III(R) scan tool.