Diagnostic Test
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- CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, clear DTCs.
- Turn the rear wipers on.
- With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (W12) REAR WIPER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
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- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Power Distribution Center C3 harness connector.
- Disconnect the BCM E harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair the short to ground in the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE BCM FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Reconnect the BCM E harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the rear wipers on.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit at the Power Distribution Center C3 harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate?
Yes
- Replace the Power Distribution Center in accordance with the Service Information. For additional information. Refer to CENTER, POWER DISTRIBUTION (PDC), DESCRIPTION .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .