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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The wipers are inoperative
  • Fuse(s)
  • Circuitry
  • Multi-function switch
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • The wipers stay on continuously
  • Circuitry
  • Multi-function switch
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • The high/low wiper speeds do not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Multi-function switch
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • The intermittent wiper speed does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Multi-function switch
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • The wipers will not park at correct position
  • Pivot arm adjustment
  • Linkage
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • If the wipers immediately stop on the windshield as soon as they are turned off, INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor.
  • ADJUST the pivot arm(s). REFER to Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment .
  • The washer pump is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Windshield washer pump
  • Multi-function switch
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • The headlamps do not illuminate when the wipers are on
  • Circuitry
  • Lighting control module (LCM)
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • DISCONNECT LCM C2145D and windshield wiper motor C125. CHECK circuit 28 (BK/PK) for a short to ground. MEASURE the resistance between LCM C2145D-14, circuit 28 (BK/PK), harness side and ground. REPAIR the short to ground as needed. If circuit is OK, INSTALL a new LCM. CLEAR the DTC. Preform the self-test.