Diagnostic Procedure

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LOW WASHER FLUID INDICATOR ALWAYS OFF - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST	ACTION
1	Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Washer Fluid Level Switch connector. Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary. Connect a jumper wire between the Washer Fluid Level Switch Sense circuit and the Washer Fluid Level Switch Ground circuit. Turn the ignition on. NOTE: The Instrument Cluster will delay illuminating the indicator for approximately 30 seconds. Observe the Low Washer Fluid Indicator. Does the indicator illuminate? Yes --> Replace the Washer Fluid Level Switch. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 2
2	Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Washer Fluid Level Switch harness connector. Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Washer Fluid Level Switch Ground circuit. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Repair the open in the Washer Fluid Level Switch Ground circuit. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER-1.
3	Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Instrument Panel C2 harness connector. Disconnect the Washer Fluid Level Switch harness connector. Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary. Measure the resistance of the Washer Fluid Switch Sense circuit. Does the resistance measure above 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Repair the open in the Washer Fluid Switch Sense circuit. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .