Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the causes of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Wiper and washer system
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM - SYMPTOM CHART
| Symptom | Suspected area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Front wipers and washer system do not operate | WIP fuse | PARTS LOCATION |
| WSH fuse | PARTS LOCATION | |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly (for hatchback) | REMOVAL | |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly (for sedan) | REMOVAL | |
| Wire harness | - | |
| Front wipers do not operate in LO or HI | WIP fuse | PARTS LOCATION |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly (for hatchback) | REMOVAL | |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly (for sedan) | REMOVAL | |
| Front wiper motor (for hatchback) | INSPECTION | |
| Front wiper motor (for sedan) | INSPECTION | |
| Wire harness | - | |
| Front wipers do not operate in INT | WIP fuse | PARTS LOCATION |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly (for hatchback) | REMOVAL | |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly (for sedan) | REMOVAL | |
| Front wiper motor (for hatchback) | INSPECTION | |
| Front wiper motor (for sedan) | INSPECTION | |
| Wire harness | - | |
| Front washer motor does not operate | WSH fuse | PARTS LOCATION |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly (for hatchback) | REMOVAL | |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly (for sedan) | REMOVAL | |
| Front washer motor (for hatchback) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Front washer motor (for sedan) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Wire harness | - | |
| Front wipers do not operate when washer switch on | WIP fuse | PARTS LOCATION |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly (for hatchback) | REMOVAL | |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly (for sedan) | REMOVAL | |
| Front wiper motor (for hatchback) | INSPECTION | |
| Front wiper motor (for sedan) | INSPECTION | |
| Wire harness | - | |
| Front wiper arms do not return to their original positions when wiper switch turned off | Front wiper motor (for hatchback) | INSPECTION |
| Front wiper motor (for sedan) | INSPECTION | |
| Wire harness | - | |
| Rear wiper and washer system do not operate | RR WIP fuse | PARTS LOCATION |
| WSH fuse | PARTS LOCATION | |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly | REMOVAL | |
| Wire harness | - | |
| Rear wiper motor does not operate | RR WIP fuse | PARTS LOCATION |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly | REMOVAL | |
| Rear wiper motor | INSPECTION | |
| Wire harness | - | |
| Rear washer motor does not operate | WSH fuse | PARTS LOCATION |
| Windshield wiper switch assembly | REMOVAL | |
| Rear washer motor | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Wire harness | - | |
| Rear wiper arm does not return to its original position when rear wiper switch turned off | Rear wiper motor | INSPECTION |
| Wire harness | - |