Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
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Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
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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 always indicates low washer fluid 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 5 | Go to Step 7 |
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Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 6 | Test the low washer fluid indicator signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
| 7 | Test the low washer fluid indicator signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. 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 to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 9 | Inspect for poor connections at the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. 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 . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 11 | Inspect for poor connections at the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. 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
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 |