Pinpoint Test AP : The Low Washer Fluid Level Message Is Never Or Always On
- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
See Low Washer Fluid Level Indicator. REFER to: Message Center - System Operation and Component Description .
If the washer fluid level low message is missing or invalid for less than 2 seconds, the IPC defaults the low washer fluid level message to its last state (on or off) based upon the last message received.
If the washer fluid level low message is missing from the BCM for 2 seconds or longer, the IPC sets DTC U0140:00 and defaults the low washer fluid message on.
Possible Sources
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Washer fluid level switch
- BCM concern
- IPC
- AP1 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER OPERATION
- Ignition ON.
- Close all doors and the hood.
- Clear all message center warnings by pressing the OK button for each warning present.
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NOTE: If multiple warnings are present, the message center cycles through each of the warning indicators. Allow the message center to cycle through each display while determining whether the door ajar message center warning is active.
Monitor the door ajar message center warning.
- Open the driver door.
- Clear the message center popup warning.
- Monitor the door ajar message center warning.
Does the driver door ajar message center warning turn off with the driver door closed and turn on with the driver door open?
Yes GO to AP2 No GO to Pinpoint Test A - AP2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPC self-test.
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to DTC Chart: IPC . No GO to AP3 - AP3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the BCM self-test.
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) . No If the low washer fluid indicator is always on, GO to AP4 If the low washer fluid indicator is never on, GO to AP8 - AP4 CHECK THE LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect Low Washer Fluid Level Switch C138.
- Ignition ON.
- Monitor the low washer fluid indicator.
Does the low washer fluid indicator turn on?
Yes INSTALL a new low washer fluid level switch. No GO to AP5 - AP5 CHECK THE LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure:
Lead 1 Measurement / Action Lead 2 C138-2 Ground
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes GO to AP6 No REPAIR the circuit - Measure:
- AP6 CHECK THE LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect BCM C2280C.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
Lead 1 Measurement / Action Lead 2 C2280C-10 Ground
Is any voltage present?
Yes REPAIR the circuit. No GO to AP7 - AP7 CHECK THE LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes GO to AP10 No REPAIR the circuit. - AP8 CHECK THE LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH FOR SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect Low Washer Fluid Level Switch C138.
- Ignition ON.
- Monitor the low washer fluid level indicator.
Does the low washer fluid indicator turn off?
Yes INSTALL a new washer fluid level switch. No GO to AP9 - AP9 CHECK THE LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect BCM C2280C.
- Measure:
Lead 1 Measurement / Action Lead 2 C2280C-10 Ground
Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes GO to AP10 No REPAIR the circuit. - AP10 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION
- Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect the BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) . No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.