Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
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Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views DEFINITION: The check washer fluid message is always displayed or does not display 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 that the low washer fluid indicator malfunction fault is present. Does the system operate as described in the system description and operation? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Is the check washer fluid message always On? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
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Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 9 |
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Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 8 |
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Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 11 |
| 7 | Test the signal circuit of the windshield washer fluid level switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 10 |
| 8 | Test the signal circuit of the windshield washer fluid level switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 10 |
| 9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the windshield washer fluid level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 12 |
| 10 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 11 | Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 12 | Replace the windshield washer fluid level switch. Refer to Washer Solvent Container Level Sensor Replacement . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 13 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup, and programming. Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |