Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer System Connector End Views DEFINITION: The low washer fluid indicator is always on or does not turn on with low washer fluid. |
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| 1 | Did you review the Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems |
| 2 | Verify the fault is present. Does the system operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
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Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Connect a 3 ampere fused jumper wire from the signal circuit of the washer fluid level switch to a good ground. Does the low washer fluid indicator illuminate? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Test the washer fluid level switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
| 7 | Test the washer fluid level switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Inspect for poor connections at the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
| 9 | Inspect for poor connections at the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
| 10 | Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 11 | Replace the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Washer Solvent Container Level Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 12 | Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |