Wipers Always On
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Wipers Always On
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Are the rear wipers always ON? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 7 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
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Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 16 |
| 6 | Test the rear window wiper motor control circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 14 |
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Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 15 |
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Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 12 |
| 9 | Connect a test lamp between the windshield wiper switch pulse delay signal circuit of the harness connector and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 13 |
| 10 | Test the rear wiper switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 13 |
| 11 | Test the windshield wiper switch pulse delay signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 12 |
| 12 | Inspect for poor connections at the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 19 |
| 13 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 18 |
| 14 | Inspect for poor connections at the rear wiper motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 17 |
| 15 | Repair the windshield wiper motor high speed circuit or the windshield wiper motor low speed circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Wiring Repairs
and Connector Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 16 | Replace the rear wiper relay. Refer to Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness)
or Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)
. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 17 | Replace the rear wiper motor. Refer to Wiper Motor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 18 | Replace the windshield wiper washer switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 19 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 20 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |