Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, clear all TIPM DTCs.
3. Turn the Windshield Wipers on.
4. With the scan tool read the DTC information.
  Does the scan tool read: B234A-WIPER MOTOR HIGH SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 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 the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
(W4) WIPER MOTOR HIGH SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Wiper Motor High Speed Control Circuit For Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C11 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Windshield Wiper Motor harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (W4) Wiper Motor High Speed Control circuit.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (W4) Wiper Motor High Speed Control circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 3
WIPER MOTOR
1. Reconnect the TIPM C11 harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. With the scan tool, clear all TIPM DTCs.
4. Turn the Windshield Wipers on.
5. With the scan tool read the DTC information.
  Does the scan tool read: B234A-WIPER MOTOR HIGH SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Windshield Wiper Motor in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .