Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction

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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer System Schematics DEFINITION: The low washer fluid indicator always indicates low washer fluid or does not turn on with low washer fluid.
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 AND POOR CONNECTIONS	Go to Step 3
3	Turn the ignition OFF. Disconnect the washer fluid level switch connector. Turn the ignition ON. Does the low washer fluid indicator illuminate for 60 seconds after the ignition is turned ON?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 4
4	Turn the ignition OFF. Connect a fused jumper wire from the washer fluid level switch signal circuit terminal in the washer fluid level switch connector to a good ground. Turn the ignition ON. Does the low washer fluid indicator illuminate for 60 seconds after the ignition is turned ON?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 7
5	Turn the ignition OFF. Connect a fused jumper wire across the washer fluid level switch harness connector terminals. Turn the ignition ON. Does the low washer fluid indicator illuminate for 60 seconds after the ignition is turned ON?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 8
6	Test the washer fluid level switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING and WIRING REPAIRS . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 11
7	Test the washer fluid level switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING and WIRING REPAIRS . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 11
8	Repair the washer fluid level switch ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING and WIRING REPAIRS . Is the repair complete?	Go to Step 13	-
9	Inspect for poor connections at the washer fluid level switch. Refer to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS and CONNECTOR REPAIRS . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 10
10	Replace the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement . Is the repair complete?	Go to Step 13	-
11	Inspect for poor connections at the instrument panel cluster. Refer to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS and CONNECTOR REPAIRS . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 12
12	Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT . Is the repair complete?	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