Diagnostic Test

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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: B234B-WIPER MOTOR HIGH SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?
  
  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 OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Wiper Motor High Speed Control Circuit For Open
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 of the (W4) Wiper Motor High Speed Control circuit.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (W4) Wiper Motor High Speed Control circuit for an open condition.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 3
(W4) WIPER MOTOR HIGH SPEED FEED CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Checking Wiper Motor High Speed Feed Circuit For Short To Voltage
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. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure for voltage on the (W4) Wiper Motor High Speed Control circuit.
  Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (W4) Wiper Motor High Speed Control circuit for a short to voltage condition.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - 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 .