Pinpoint Test H: The Washer Pump Is Inoperative Or Always On - Vehicles Equipped With Front Video Camera
- H1 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH (F_WASH_SW) AND (F_CAMRA_WASHSW) PIDs
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Data Logger - SCCM .
- While monitoring the SCCM F_WASH_SW PID, place the multifunction switch into the windshield wiper WASH position.
- While monitoring the SCCM F_CAMRA_WASHSW PID, rotate the front camera washer control to the WASH position.
Do each of the PIDs change to the ON state when the multifunction switch and front camera washer control are in the applicable WASH positions?
- Yes
: If a washer function is inoperative, GO to H2
.
If the windshield washer function is always on, GO to H12.
If the front camera washer function is always on, GO to H13.
- No
: INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
. TEST the system for normal operation.
If the concern is still present, INSTALL a new SCCM . REFER to STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE (SCCM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
- H2 CHECK THE WINDSHIELD WASH FUNCTION
- Ignition ON.
- Attempt to operate the windshield wash function.
Does the washer pump operate in the windshield WASH position?
- Yes : GO to H8.
- No : GO to H3 .
- H3 CHECK THE WASHER PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN NOTE: The following step uses a test lamp to simulate normal circuit loads. Use only the test lamp recommended in the Special Tools table at the beginning of this article. To avoid connector terminal damage, use the Flex Probe Kit for the test lamp probe connection to the vehicle. Do not use the test lamp probe directly on any connector.
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Washer Pump Motor C137 .
- Connect a 12-volt incandescent test lamp between the positive battery post and the washer pump motor C137-1 , circuit CRW24 (BU/WH), harness side.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
- Yes : GO to H6.
- No : GO to H4 .
- H4 CHECK THE FRONT CAMERA WASHER RELAY (WINDSHIELD WASH)
- Disconnect: Front Camera Washer Relay.
- Carry out the front camera washer relay component test.
Refer to OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS COMPONENT TESTING for component testing.
Did the front camera washer relay pass the component test?
- Yes : GO to H5 .
- No : INSTALL a new front camera washer relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H5 CHECK THE FRONT CAMERA WASHER RELAY GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the camera washer relay socket pin 4, circuit GD120 (BK/GN) and ground.
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
- Yes : REPAIR circuit CRW24 (BU/WH) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR circuit GD120 (BK/GN) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H6 CHECK THE WASHER PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN NOTE: The following step uses a test lamp to simulate normal circuit loads. Use only the test lamp recommended in the Special Tools table at the beginning of this article. To avoid connector terminal damage, use the Flex Probe Kit for the test lamp probe connection to the vehicle. Do not use the test lamp probe directly on any connector.
- Ignition ON.
- Connect a 12-volt incandescent test lamp between the washer pump motor C137-1 , circuit CRW24 (BU/WH), harness side and the washer pump motor C137-2 , circuit CRW14 (GY), harness side.
- Observe the test lamp while placing the multifunction switch into the windshield WASH position.
Does the test lamp illuminate when WASH is selected?
- Yes : INSTALL a new washer pump. REFER to WASHER PUMP . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to H7 .
- H7 CHECK THE WASHER PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125 .
- Measure the resistance between the washer pump C137-2 , circuit CRW14 (GY), harness side and the windshield wiper motor C125-7 , circuit CRW14 (GY), harness side.
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
- Yes : INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. REFER to WIPER MOTOR . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H8 CHECK THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FOR AN INTERNAL OPEN NOTE: The following step uses a test lamp to simulate normal circuit loads. Use only the test lamp recommended in the Special Tools table at the beginning of this article. To avoid connector terminal damage, use the Flex Probe Kit for the test lamp probe connection to the vehicle. Do not use the test lamp probe directly on any connector.
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Washer Pump Motor C137 .
- Connect a 12-volt incandescent test lamp between the positive battery post and the washer pump motor C137-2 , circuit CRW14 (GY), harness side.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
- Yes : GO to H9 .
- No : INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. REFER to WIPER MOTOR . TEST the system for normal operation.
- H9 CHECK THE FRONT CAMERA WASHER RELAY (INOPERATIVE)
- Disconnect: Front Camera Washer Relay.
- Carry out the front camera washer relay component test.
Refer to OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS COMPONENT TESTING for component testing.
Did the front camera washer relay pass the component test?
- Yes : GO to H10 .
- No : INSTALL a new front camera washer relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H10 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE FRONT CAMERA WASHER RELAY
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between the front camera washer relay socket pin 1, circuit CBB54 (VT/OG) and ground; and between the front camera washer relay socket pin 5, circuit SBB41 (RD) and ground.
Are the voltages greater than 11?
- Yes : GO to H11 .
- No : VERIFY BJB fuses 41 (15A) and 54 (5A) are OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation. If not OK, REFER to the OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
- H11 CHECK THE FRONT CAMERA WASHER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125 .
- Measure the resistance between the front camera washer relay socket pin 3, circuit CRW34 (BU/BN) and the windshield wiper motor C125-12 , circuit CRW34 (BU/BN), harness side.
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
- Yes : INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. REFER to WIPER MOTOR . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H12 CHECK THE WASHER PUMP SUPPLY CIRCUIT FROM THE WIPER MOTOR FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125 .
- Ignition ON.
Does the washer pump continue to operate?
- Yes : REPAIR circuit CRW14 (GY) for a short to voltage. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. REFER to WIPER MOTOR .
- H13 CHECK THE FRONT CAMERA WASHER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Front Camera Washer Relay.
- Ignition ON.
Does the washer pump continue to operate?
- Yes : REPAIR circuit CRW24 (BU/WH) for a short to voltage. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to H14 .
- H14 CHECK THE FRONT CAMERA WASHER RELAY (ALWAYS ON)
- Ignition OFF.
- Carry out the front camera washer relay component test.
Refer to OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS COMPONENT TESTING for component testing.
Did the front camera washer relay pass the component test?
- Yes : GO to H15 .
- No : INSTALL a new front camera washer relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H15 CHECK THE FRONT CAMERA WASHER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125 .
- Measure the resistance between the windshield wiper motor C125-12 , circuit CRW34 (BU/BN), harness side.
Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
- Yes : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. REFER to WIPER MOTOR .