Pinpoint Test F: The Rear Window Wiper Is Inoperative
- F1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR RELAY
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Rear Wiper Relay C2020.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between rear wiper relay 32020-5, harness side and ground.
- Measure the voltage between rear wiper relay C2020-1, harness side and ground.
- Are the voltages greater than 10 volts?
Yes : GO to F2.
No : VERIFY the CJB fuses 43 (15A) and 56 (20A) are OK. If OK, INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F2 CHECK CIRCUIT 31-DA1 (BK) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between rear wiper relay C2020-4, circuit 31-DA1 (BK), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to F3.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F3 CHECK CIRCUIT 91S-KA29 (BK/YE) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between rear wiper relay C2020-2, circuit 91S-KA29 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes : GO to F4.
No : GO to F6.
- F4 ISOLATE THE GEM FROM CIRCUIT 91S-KA29 (BK/YE) AND CHECK FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: GEM C201e.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between rear wiper relay C2020-2, circuit 91S-KA29 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes : GO to F5.
No : GO to F17.
- F5 ISOLATE THE CJB FROM CIRCUIT 91S-KA29 (BK/YE) AND CHECK FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: CJB C270b.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between rear wiper relay C2020-2, circuit 91S-KA29 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes : INSTALL a new CJB. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F6 CHECK CIRCUIT 91S-KA29 (BK/YE) FOR GROUND
- Turn the wiper/washer switch to the ON position for the rear wiper and measure the resistance between rear wiper relay C2020-2, circuit 91S-KA29 (BK/YE), and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to F7.
No : GO to F10.
- F7 CHECK THE REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR RELAY FOR NORMAL OPERATION
- Key in OFF position.
- Carry out the rear wiper relay component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING .
- Does the rear wiper relay pass the component test?
Yes : GO to F8.
No : INSTALL a new rear wiper relay. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F8 CHECK CIRCUITS 15-KA28 (GN/BU) AND 32-KA28 (WH/RD) FOR VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: Rear Window Wiper Motor C4218.
- Connect: Rear Wiper Relay C2020.
- Key in ON position.
- Turn the wiper/washer switch to the ON position for the rear wiper and measure the voltage between rear window wiper motor C4218-2, circuit 32-KA28 (WH/RD), harness side and ground, and between rear window wiper motor C4218-1, circuit 15-KA28 (GN/BU), harness side and ground.
- Are the voltages greater than 10 volts?
Yes : INSTALL a new rear window wiper motor. REFER to WIPER MOTOR - REAR WINDOW in this article. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : GO to F9.
- F9 CHECK CIRCUITS 15-KA28 (GN/BU) AND 32-KA28 (WH/RD) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: CJB C270c.
- Disconnect: CJB C270f.
- Measure the resistance between rear window wiper motor C4218-2, circuit 32-KA28 (WH/RD), harness side and CJB C270C-11, circuit 32-KA28 (WH/RD) harness side.
- Measure the resistance between rear window wiper motor C4218-1, circuit 15-KA28 (GN/BU), harness side and CJB C270f-10, circuit 15-KA28 (GN/BU), harness side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes : INSTALL a new CJB. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F10 CHECK CIRCUIT 91S-KA29 (BK/YE) FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: GEM C201e.
- Measure the resistance between rear wiper relay C2020-2, circuit 91S-KA29 (BK/YE), harness side and GEM C201e-17, circuit 91S-KA29 (BK/YE), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to F12.
No : GO to F11.
- F11 CHECK THE CJB
- Disconnect: CJB C270b.
- Measure the resistance between CJB C270b-2, circuit 91S-KA29 (BK/YE), harness side and GEM C201e-17, circuit 91S-KA29 (BK/YE), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : INSTALL a new CJB. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F12 CHECK CIRCUIT 15-KA19 (GN/OG) FOR VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Wiper/Washer Switch C2081.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between wiper/washer switch C2081-6, circuit 15-KA19 (GN/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes : GO to F14.
No : GO to F13.
- F13 CHECK CIRCUIT 15-KA19 (GN/OG) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: CJB C270f.
- Measure the resistance between wiper/washer switch C2081-6, circuit 15-KA19 (GN/OG), harness side and the CJB C270f-5, circuit 15-KA19 (GN/OG), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : INSTALL a new CJB. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F14 CHECK CIRCUIT 31-KA19 (BK) FOR GROUND
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between wiper/washer switch C2081-3, circuit 31-KA19 (BK), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to F15.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F15 CHECK CIRCUIT 32-KA35 (WH/RD) FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between wiper/washer switch C2081-5, circuit 32-KA35 (WH/RD), harness side and the GEM C201e-3, circuit 32-KA35 (WH/RD), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to F16.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F16 CHECK THE WIPER/WASHER SWITCH FOR NORMAL OPERATION
- Carry out the wiper/washer switch component test. Refer to WIPER/WASHER SWITCH (17A553) for component testing.
- Does the wiper/washer switch pass the component test?
Yes : GO to F17.
No : INSTALL a new multi-function switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F17 CHECK FOR CORRECT GEM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the GEM connectors.
- Check for:
- Corrosion.
- Pushed-out pins.
- Connect all the GEM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes : INSTALL a new GEM. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . TEST the system for normal operation.
No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.