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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The wipers are inoperative
  • Fuse(s)
  • Multifunction switch
  • Circuitry
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • Wiper relay
  • The wipers stay on continuously
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • Multifunction switch
  • Circuitry
  • The high/low wiper speeds do not operate correctly
  • Multifunction switch
  • Circuitry
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • The intermittent wiper speed does not operate correctly
  • Multifunction switch
  • Circuitry
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • The wash and wipe function is inoperative
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • If the washer pump is inoperative, GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
  • If the washer pump is operative, INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The washer pump is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Windshield washer pump
  • Multifunction switch
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • The wipers will not park in the correct position
  • 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.
  • Pivot arm adjustment
  • CHECK the windshield wiper linkage for binding or incorrect adjustment. ALIGN the wiper pivot arms. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The headlamps do not illuminate when the wipers are on
  • Circuitry
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • Smart Junction Box (SJB)