Diagnosis And Testing - Windshield Washers
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.
Whenever a windshield washer malfunction occurs, first verify that the windshield washer wire harness is properly connected to all connectors before starting normal diagnosis and repair procedures. Refer to WINDSHIELD WASHER DIAGNOSIS .
WINDSHIELD WASHER DIAGNOSIS
| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| PUMP RUNS NO FLUID FLOWING. | 1. NO FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR. | 1. FILL RESERVOIR. |
| 2. NOZZLE PLUGGED OR FROZEN. | 2. THAW AND CHECK FLOW IF BLOCKED | |
| 3. BROKEN, LOOSE OR PINCHED HOSE. | 3. CHECK FLOW THROUGH HOSE CONNECTIONS. | |
| 4. FAULTY PUMP. | 4. APPLY BATTERY VOLTAGE TO MOTOR TERMINALS, REPLACE IF PUMP DOES NOT RUN. | |
| SYSTEM OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY. | 1. LOOSE WIRE CONNECTION. | 1. CHECK WIRE CONNECTIONS. |
| 2. FAULTY SWITCH. | 2. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS USE VOLTMETER TO CHECK SWITCH. | |
| SYSTEM OUTPUT IS LOW. | 1. PINCHED HOSE. | 1. CHECK FLOW THROUGH HOSE CONNECTION. |
| 2. HOSE BLOCKED. | 2. DISCONNECT HOSE AT NOZZLE AND Y CONNECTOR. CHECK FOR FLOW. REPLACE AS NECESSARY. |