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Symptom Chart

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PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART - WIPERS AND WASHERS

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the smart junction box (SJB)
  • Bussed electrical center (BEC) fuses.
    • 58 (30A).
    • 64 (20A).
  • Circuitry.
  • SJB.
  • The wipers are inoperative - windshield wipers
  • Bussed electrical center (BEC) fuse 54 (30A).
  • Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 3 (10A).
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Windshield wiper motor.
  • SJB.
  • BEC.
  • The wipers are inoperative - rear wipers
  • Bussed electrical center (BEC) fuse 55 (25A).
  • Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 7 (10A).
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Rear wiper motor.
  • SJB.
  • BEC.
  • The wipers are inoperative - front and rear wipers
  • Multifunction switch.
  • CARRY OUT the multifunction switch component test.

    Refer to COMPONENT TESTING for schematic and connector information.

  • Circuitry.
  • If the multifunction switch passed the component test, REPAIR the multifunction switch ground circuit 1205 (BK).
  • The wipers stay on continuously - front or rear
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Windshield wiper motor.
  • Rear wiper motor.
  • The intermittent wiper speed does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Windshield wiper motor.
  • Rear wiper motor.
  • The high/low wiper speeds do not operate correctly - windshield
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Windshield wiper motor.
  • The washer pump is inoperative - front and rear
  • Circuitry.
  • Windshield washer motor.
  • Rear washer motor.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Windshield wiper motor.
  • Rear wiper motor.
  • The headlamps do not illuminate when the wipers are on.
  • Circuitry.
  • Windshield wiper motor.
  • SJB.