Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Front Wipers on.
- With the scan tool, read the Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. If no problems are found, test complete.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Front Wiper Motor harness connector.
- Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (W7) Front Wiper Park Switch Sense circuit at the Front Wiper Motor harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool data screen, read the Front Wiper Park Switch Sense.
Does the Front Wiper Park Switch Sense display: Parked?
Yes
- Replace the Front Wiper Motor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MOTOR, WIPER, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK (W7) FRONT WIPER PARK SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the BCM C1/A harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (W7) Front Wiper Park Switch Sense between the Front Wiper Motor harness connector and the BCM C1/A harness connector.
Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the open in the (W7) Front Wiper Park Switch Sense circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .