Washer System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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 washer pump connector and the multi-function switch, front wiper/washer switch connector is properly connected before starting diagnosis and testing. Also check the rear wiper/washer switch connection. Refer to WASHER SYSTEM TEST .

WASHER SYSTEM TEST

CONDITION	POSSIBLE CAUSES	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. Damaged or inoperative 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. Damaged or inoperative SCCM.	2. Use scan tool to see if SCCM is sending wiper request to the CCN over the LIN bus. If not, replace the SCCM.
	3. Inoperative CCN input/output.	3. Use scan tool to test CCN inputs/outputs as required. Refer to appropriate diagnostic information. Check for CCN DTC's.
	4. Inoperative TIPM input/output.	4. Use scan tool to test TIPM inputs/outputs as required. Refer to appropriate diagnostic information. Check for TIPM DTC's. Use scan tool input/output control to turn on the output.
SYSTEM OUTPUT IS LOW.	1. Pinched hose.	1. Check flow through hose connection.
SYSTEM OUTPUT IS LOW.	2. Hose blocked.	2. Disconnect hose at nozzle check for flow. Replace as necessary.
PUMP DOES NOT RUN.	1. Disconnect the pump connector. Apply B+ power to terminal 1 and ground to terminal 2.	1. If pump runs, check for inoperative SCCM, CCN or TIPM.
PUMP DOES NOT RUN.	2. Disconnect the pump connector. Apply B+ power to terminal 2 and ground to terminal 2.	2. If pump runs, check for inoperative SCCM, CCN or TIPM.