Pinpoint Test H: The Washer Pump Is Inoperative
- H1 CHECK CIRCUIT CRW14 (BU/WH) FOR GROUND
- Disconnect: Washer Pump Motor C137.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the resistance between washer pump motor C137-2, circuit CRW14 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to H3.
- No : GO to H2.
- H2 CHECK CIRCUIT CRW14 (BU/WH) FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125.
- Measure the resistance between windshield wiper motor C125-7, circuit CRW14 (BU/WH), harness side and washer pump motor C137-2, circuit CRW14 (BU/WH), harness side.
Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Windshield Wiper Motor C125-7 And Washer Pump Motor C137-2, Circuit CRW14 (BU/WH), Harness SideCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to H13.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H3 CHECK CIRCUIT CPW23 (VT/GN) FOR GROUND
- Measure the resistance between washer pump motor C137-1, circuit CPW23 (VT/GN), harness side and ground.
Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Washer Pump Motor C137-1, Circuit CPW23 (VT/GN), Harness Side And GroundCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to H5.
- No : GO to H4.
- H4 CHECK CIRCUIT CPW23 (VT/GN) FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Rear Window Wiper Motor C476.
- Measure the resistance between rear window wiper motor C476-7, circuit CPW23 (VT/GN), harness side and washer pump motor C137-1, circuit CPW23 (VT/GN), harness side.
Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Rear Window Wiper Motor C476-7 And Washer Pump Motor C137-1, Circuit CPW23 (VT/GN), Harness SideCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to H14.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H5 CHECK CIRCUIT CRW14 (BU/WH) FOR VOLTAGE
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between washer pump motor C137-2, circuit CRW14 (BU/WH), harness side and ground while depressing the multifunction switch to the windshield wash position.
Fig 5: Measuring Voltage Between Washer Pump Motor C137-2, Circuit CRW14 (BU/WH), Harness Side And GroundCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes : GO to H9.
- No : GO to H6.
- H6 CHECK CIRCUIT CRW14 (BU/WH) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125.
- Measure the resistance between washer pump motor C137-2, circuit CRW14 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
Fig 6: Measuring Resistance Between Washer Pump Motor C137-2, Circuit CRW14 (BU/WH), Harness Side And GroundCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to H7.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H7 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
- Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202.
- Carry out the Multifunction Switch component test.
Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for component testing.
- Did the multifunction switch pass the component test?
- Yes : GO to H8.
- No : INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . TEST the system for normal operation.
- H8 CHECK CIRCUIT CRW07 (GY/BN) FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between wiper motor C125-12, circuit CRW07 (GY/BN), harness side and multifunction switch C202-10, circuit CRW07 (GY/BN), harness side; and between multifunction switch C202-10, circuit CRW07 (GY/BN), harness side and ground.
Fig 7: Measuring Resistance Between Wiper Motor C125-12 And Multifunction Switch C202-10, Circuit CRW07 (GY/BN), Harness SideCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between multifunction switch and wiper motor; and greater than 10,000 ohms between multifunction switch and ground?
- Yes : GO to H13.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H9 CHECK CIRCUIT CPW23 (VT/GN) FOR VOLTAGE
- Measure the voltage between washer pump motor C137-1, circuit CPW23 (VT/GN), harness side and ground while depressing the multifunction switch to the rear wash position.
Fig 8: Measuring Voltage Between Washer Pump Motor C137-1, Circuit CPW23 (VT/GN), Harness Side And GroundCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes : INSTALL a new washer pump. REFER to WASHER PUMP . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to H10.
- H10 CHECK CIRCUIT CPW23 (VT/GN) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Rear Window Wiper Motor C476.
- Measure the resistance between washer pump motor C137-1, circuit CPW23 (VT/GN), harness side and ground.
Fig 9: Measuring Resistance Between Washer Pump Motor C137-1, Circuit CPW23 (VT/GN), Harness Side And GroundCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to H11.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H11 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
- Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202.
- Carry out the Multifunction Switch component test.
Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for component testing.
- Did the multifunction switch pass the component test?
- Yes : GO to H12.
- No : INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . TEST the system for normal operation.
- H12 CHECK CIRCUIT CRW20 (GY/YE) FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between multifunction switch C202-14, circuit CRW20 (GY/YE), harness side and rear window wiper motor C476-4, circuit CRW20 (GY/YE), harness side; and between multifunction switch C202-14, circuit CRW20 (GY/YE), harness side and ground.
Fig 10: Measuring Resistance Between Multifunction Switch C202-14 And Rear Window Wiper Motor C476-4, Circuit CRW20 (GY/YE), Harness SideCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between multifunction switch and wiper motor; and greater than 10,000 ohms between multifunction switch and ground?
- Yes : GO to H14.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H13 CHECK THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
- Disconnect all wiper motor connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion.
- pushed-out pins.
- Connect all wiper motor 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 windshield wiper motor. REFER to WIPER MOTOR - WINDSHIELD . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H14 CHECK THE REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR
- Disconnect all wiper motor connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion.
- pushed-out pins.
- Connect all wiper motor 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 rear window wiper motor. REFER to WIPER MOTOR - REAR WINDOW . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.