CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
LEFT TURN SIGNAL OPERATES
PROPERLY BUT RIGHT TURN
SIGNAL FLASHES FAST
(Hazard mode can be used for a
system check)1. FAULTY RIGHT FRONT OR
RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP.
2. FAULTY WIRING CONNECTION
FROM JUNCTION BLOCK TO
RIGHT FRONT OR RIGHT REAR
TURN SIGNAL LAMP.
3. FAULTY GROUND WIRING
CONNECTION FROM RIGHT
FRONT OR RIGHT REAR TURN
SIGNAL LAMP.
4. FAULTY MULTI-FUNCTION
SWITCH CONTACTS.
5. FAULTY TERMINALS IN
JUNCTION BLOCK.1. REPLACE RIGHT FRONT OR
RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP.
2. REPAIR OR REPLACE WIRING
CONNECTION FROM JUNCTION
BLOCK TO RIGHT FRONT OR
RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP.
3. REPAIR OR REPLACE FAULTY
GROUND WIRING CONNECTION
TO RIGHT FRONT OR RIGHT
REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP.
4. REPLACE FAULTY MULTI-
FUNCTION SWITCH.
5. REPLACE JUNCTION BLOCK.
BOTH TURN SIGNAL
INDICATORS IN MESSAGE
CENTER DO NOT FLASH IN
CONJUNCTION WITH OUTSIDE
TURN SIGNAL LAMPS1. FAULTY GROUND WIRING
CONNECTION FROM COWL
GROUND SPLICE.1. REPAIR OR REPLACE WIRING
CONNECTION FROM COWL
GROUND SPLICE.
LEFT OR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL
INDICATOR IN MESSAGE
CENTER DOES NOT FLASH IN
CONJUNCTION WITH OUTSIDE
TURN SIGNAL LAMPS, BUT
OTHER INDICATOR PERFORMS
PROPERLY1. FAULTY INDICATOR LAMP IN
MESSAGE CENTER.
2. FAULTY WIRING CONNECTION
BETWEEN MESSAGE CENTER
AND JUNCTION BLOCK.1. REPLACE FAULTY INDICATOR
LAMP IN MESSAGE CENTER.
2. REPAIR OR REPLACE FAULTY
WIRING CONNECTION BETWEEN
MESSAGE CENTER AND
JUNCTION BLOCK.
NSTURN SIGNAL AND FLASHERS 8J - 9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING FLASHERS
FUNCTION PROPERLY BUT
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) DO NOT COME ON WHILE
DRIVING
(The brake lamp in the message
center remains illuminated under
the circumstances noted to the
right in step #3.0 through 3.5
unless the lamp is burned out.)
(Headlamps, either low or high
beam, remain illuminated under
the circumstances noted to the
right in step #4.0 through 4.3 even
though the headlamp switch is
OFF.)1. FAULTY GROUND FEED TO
JUNCTION BLOCK FROM
GROUND STUD CONNECTOR
THROUGH I/P HARNESS.
2. FAULTY GROUND FEED
THROUGH JUNCTION BLOCK TO
CAVITY #11 IN POSITION #3 OF
THE JUNCTION BLOCK.
3.0. FAULTY PARK BRAKE
SWITCH.
3.1. PARK BRAKE INPUT CIRCUIT
FALSELY GROUNDED. COULD BE
THE G09 CIRCUIT WHICH IS A
(20) GA. GY/BK WIRE BETWEEN
THE MESSAGE CENTER AND THE
JUNCTION BLOCK,
3.2. OR BETWEEN THE PARK
BRAKE SWITCH AND THE
JUNCTION BLOCK,
3.3. OR BETWEEN THE BRAKE
PRESSURE SWITCH AND THE
JUNCTION BLOCK,
3.4. OR BETWEEN THE IGNITION
SWITCH AND THE JUNCTION
BLOCK,
3.5. OR A SHORTED IGNITION
SWITCH (CONTACT SHOULD
ONLY BE MADE WHEN IN START
POSITION).
4.0. L93 CIRCUIT FALSELY
GROUNDED BETWEEN JUNCTION
BLOCK AND MULTI-FUNCTION
SWITCH.
4.1. L307 CIRCUIT FALSELY
GROUNDED BETWEEN
HEADLAMP SWITCH AND BODY
CONTROL MODULE.
4.2. HEADLAMP SWITCH
SHORTED.
4.3. HEADLAMP CONTROL
OUTPUT FALSELY GROUNDED BY
BODY CONTROL MODULE.1. REPLACE GROUND CIRCUIT TO
JUNCTION BLOCK.
2. REPLACE JUNCTION BLOCK.
3.0. REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE
SWITCH.
3.1-3.4. REPAIR THE G09 CIRCUIT
TO ELIMINATE THE FALSE
GROUND SOURCE.
3.5. REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH.
4.0. REPAIR OR REPLACE FAULTY
WIRING CONNECTION BETWEEN
JUNCTION BLOCK AND MULTI-
FUNCTION SWITCH.
4.1. REPAIR OR REPLACE FAULTY
WIRING CONNECTION BETWEEN
HEADLAMP SWITCH AND BODY
CONTROL MODULE.
4.2. REPLACE SHORTED
HEADLAMP SWITCH.
4.3. REPLACE BODY CONTROL
MODULE.
8J - 10 TURN SIGNAL AND FLASHERSNS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
ule (BCM). If a problem occurs in the electronic com-
ponents, wiring, switch (except integral motor park
switch) and wiper motor a Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) will be stored in the BCM memory. DTC's can
be retrieved using a scan tool (DRB). Refer to proper
Body Diagnostic Procedures manual for DTC descrip-
tions and retrieval information.
The windshield wiper park switch and circuit is
monitored by the BCM. The park switch and circuit
can be tested using the Wiper System Diagnosis
chart.
FAILED PARK SWITCH
If the wiper park switch has failed the windshield
wipers will operate as follows:SWITCH OFFÐWipers stop in current location
regardless of the park signal.
INTERMITTENT MODEÐWipers operate at low
speed for one or more extra wipes or continuously.
LOW SPEEDÐWipers operate at low speed.
HIGH SPEEDÐWipers operate at high speed.
PULSE WIPEÐWipers will not operate.
WIPE AFTER WASHÐWipers operate at low
speed in any mode setting. Wipers operate only while
wash button is depressed with switch in OFF mode,
wipers stop in mid-cycle when button is released.
The windshield wiper park switch and circuit is
monitored by the BCM. The park switch and circuit
can be tested using the Wiper System Diagnosis
table.
WIPER SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
WIPER BLADES DO NOT PARK
PROPERLY1. WIPER ARMS IMPROPERLY
PARKED.
2. WIPER ARMS ARE LOOSE ON
PIVOT SHAFT.
3. MOTOR CRANK LOOSE AT
OUTPUT SHAFT.1. REMOVE WIPER ARMS AND
REPARK. REFER TO WIPER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
2. REMOVE WIPER ARM AND
REPARK. REFER TO WIPER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
3. REMOVE WIPER ARM, RUN
WIPER MOTOR TO PARK
POSITION AND REMOVE THE
MODULE. WITHOUT ROTATING
THE MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT,
REMOVE THE CRANK AND CLEAN
ANY FOREIGN MATTER FROM
THE MOTOR SHAFT. INSTALL THE
MOTOR CRANK IN ITS ORIGINAL
POSITION.
MOTOR STOPS IN ANY
POSITION WHEN THE SWITCH
IS TURNED OFF1. OPEN PARK CIRCUIT. 1. CHECK PARK SWITCH BY
DISCONNECTING THE WIRE
CONNECTOR AND APPLY
BATTERY VOLTAGE TO PIN 4.
PLACE A JUMPER WIRE FROM
PIN 2 TO PIN 3 AND THEN TO AN
EXTERNAL GROUND. REPLACE
MOTOR IF IT DOES NOT PARK.
MOTOR WILL NOT STOP WHEN
THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF1. FAULTY SWITCH.
2. LOCK OF DYNAMIC BRAKE ON
WET GLASS.1. CHECK SWITCH IN LOW, HIGH
AND INTERMITTENT POSITION.
2. ENSURE PARK SWITCH HAS
CLEAN GROUND.
WIPER BLADES SLAP AGAINST
COWL SCREEN OR WINDOW
MOLDINGS.1. WIPER ARMS ARE PARKED
INCORRECTLY.1. PARK WIPER ARMS. REFER TO
WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT.
8K - 2 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERSNS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
BLADES CHATTER 1. FOREIGN SUBSTANCE SUCH
AS POLISH ON GLASS OR
BLADES.
2. ARMS TWISTED, BLADE AT
WRONG ANGLE ON GLASS.
3. BLADE STRUCTURE BENT.
4. BLADE ELEMENT HAS
PERMANENT SET.1. CLEAN GLASS AND BLADE
ELEMENT WITH NON-ABRASIVE
CLEANER.
2. REPLACE ARM.
3. REPLACE BLADE.
4. REPLACE BLADE ELEMENT.
WIPER KNOCK AT REVERSAL 1. LINKAGE BUSHINGS WORN.
2. ARMATURE ENDPLAY IN
MOTOR.1. REPLACE WORN LINK. REFER
TO WIPER LINKAGE REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION.
2. REPLACE WIPER MOTOR.
REFER TO WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
WIPER MOTOR WILL NOT RUN 1. BLOWN FUSE.
2. NEW FUSE BLOWS.
3. NEW FUSE BLOWS.
4. NO VOLTAGE AT MOTOR.
5. POOR GROUND.1. REPLACE FUSE, AND RUN
SYSTEM.
2. CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRING
OR SWITCH.
3. REPLACE FUSE, REMOVE
MOTOR CONNECTOR, TURN
SWITCH ON, FUSE DOES NOT
BLOW, REPLACE MOTOR.
4. CHECK SWITCH AND WIRING
HARNESS. REFER TO GROUP 8W,
WIRING DIAGRAMS.
5. REPAIR GROUND WIRE
CONNECTION AS NECESSARY.
NSWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 8K - 3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
REAR WIPER AND WASHER
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION......................... 9
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER SWITCHES . . . 9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES................ 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR GLASS RUBBER GROMMET........... 9REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR............ 10
REAR WIPER ARM...................... 10
REAR WIPER BLADE ELEMENT............ 10
REAR WIPER BLADE..................... 10
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
When continuous rear wiper operation is required,
the Body Control Module (BCM) will provide ignition
ON voltage to the rear wiper motor. When the wiper
switch is turned OFF, the BCM provides circuit
ground to operate the motor until the wipe cycle is
complete and the wiper arm returns to the base of
the rear window.
When intermittent rear wiper mode is selected, the
wiper motor will cycle every 7 seconds. The intermit-
tent delay time is also adjusted based upon vehicle
speed. With the vehicle traveling greater at 50 mph,
the cycle changes to every 5 seconds.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER SWITCHES
The rear window wiper/washer switches are incor-
porated into the HVAC switch panel. Refer to Group
8E, Instrument Panel for proper service procedures.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
The rear window wiper system operates in several
modes:
²Continuous wipe
²Intermittent wipe
²Wash
²Wipe after wash
The windshield wiper circuits are continuously
monitored and controlled by the Body Control Mod-
ule (BCM). If a problem occurs in the electronic com-
ponents, wiring, switch (except integral motor park
switch) and wiper motor a Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) will be stored in the BCM memory. The
DTC(s) can be retrieved using a scan tool (DRB).
Refer to proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual
for DTC descriptions and retrieval information.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR GLASS RUBBER GROMMET
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear window wiper motor.
(2) Peel wiper pivot seal grommet from rear glass.
(3) Remove grommets from vehicle (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
Fig. 1 Rear Glass Rubber Grommet
Fig. 2 Rear Glass Rubber Grommets
NSWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 8K - 9
LAMPS
CONTENTS
page page
BULB APPLICATION...................... 25
EXTERIOR LAMP BULB SERVICE............ 9
EXTERIOR LAMP SERVICE................. 14HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT................... 5
INTERIOR LAMPS........................ 18
LAMP DIAGNOSIS........................ 1
LAMP DIAGNOSIS
INDEX
page page
GENERAL INFORMATION
ELECTRONIC DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL).1
GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 1SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................... 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES................ 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
NS vehicles use lighting on the interior and exte-
rior of the vehicle for illuminating and indicating
purposes. Lighting circuits are protected by fuses.
Lighting circuits require an overload protected power
source, on/off device, lamps and body ground to oper-
ate properly. Plastic lamps require a wire in the har-
ness to supply body ground to the lamp socket.
Replace sockets and bulbs that are corroded.
Some of the interior and exterior lighting functions
are governed by the body controller. The headlamp,
dome, and the door ajar switches provide signals to
the body controller. The body controller in turn acti-
vates relay(s) in order to provide either a ground or
feed line to the appropriate lamp(s).
Wire connectors can make intermittent contact or
become corroded. Before coupling wire connectors,
inspect the terminals inside the connector. Male ter-
minals should not be bent or disengaged from the
insulator. Female terminals should not be sprung
open or disengaged from the insulator. Bent and
sprung terminals can be repaired using needle nose
pliers and pick tool. Corroded terminals appear
chalky or green. Corroded terminals should be
replaced to avoid recurrence of the problem symp-
toms.
Begin electrical system failure diagnosis by testing
related fuses in the fuse block and power distribution
center. Verify that bulbs are in good condition andtest continuity of the circuit ground. Refer to Group
8W, Wiring Diagrams, for component location and cir-
cuit information.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED
WHEN SERVICING GLASS COMPONENTS. PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
Do not use bulbs with higher candle power than
indicated in the Bulb Application table at the end of
this group. Damage to lamp and/or Daytime Run-
ning Lamp Module can result.
Do not use fuses, circuit breakers or relays hav-
ing greater amperage value than indicated on the
fuse panel or in the Owners Manual.
When it is necessary to remove components to ser-
vice another, it should not be necessary to apply
excessive force or bend a component to remove it.
Before damaging a trim component, verify hidden
fasteners or captured edges are not holding the com-
ponent in place.
ELECTRONIC DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL)
The Combination Flasher/DRL is a module provid-
ing turn signal, hazard warning, and daytime run-
NSLAMPS 8L - 1
ning light functions (for Canadian vehicles), and has
been designed with internal relays to take advantage
of low current switching requirements in the vehicle.
It is plugged into the junction block at positions
three and four (Fig. 1), where all wiring associated
with its operation is terminated. The junction block
is adjacent to and left of the steering column of the
vehicle. For diagnostic information refer to Group 8J,
Turn Signal and Flashers.
On vehicles built for use in the United States, only
position four is used. Vehicles built for use in Canada
utilize both positions three and four.
To gain access to the device, remove the lower
steering column cover and knee blocker. Refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.SYSTEM FUNCTION
The combination-flasher/DRL may be operated in
its hazard warning mode either with or without the
ignition circuit being active. However, in order to
operate in the turn signal mode or the DRL mode,
the ignition circuit must be completed to the module.
While the combination-flasher portion is idle, there
is no current drawn through the module. The device
does not become active in the turn signal or hazard
warning modes until a signal ground circuit is sup-
plied to either of the turn signal inputs or the hazard
warning input. With the ignition OFF, there is no
current drawn through the module.
While the ignition is ON, the front turn signal fil-
aments are illuminated steadily thus providing the
DRL function. The DRL function may be inhibited by
applying a signal ground input from either the park
brake circuit or the headlamp relay activation circuit.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
When a vehicle experiences problems with the
headlamp system, verify the condition of the battery
connections, charging system, headlamp bulbs, wire
connectors, relay, high beam dimmer switch and
headlamp switch. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Dia-
grams, for component locations and circuit informa-
tion.
Fig. 1 Junction Block Terminal PINS
8L - 2 LAMPSNS
GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
EXTERIOR LAMP SERVICE
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH.............. 14
HEADLAMP MODULE.................... 14
HEADLAMP SWITCH..................... 14
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)............................. 17
FOG LAMP ± TOWN and COUNTRY......... 15
FOG LAMP............................. 14FRONT PARKING AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP ±
TOWN and COUNTRY.................. 15
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP TOWN and
COUNTRY............................ 15
HEADLAMP MODULE.................... 14
LICENSE PLATE LAMP................... 16
TAIL, STOP, TURN SIGNAL AND BACK-UP
LAMP............................... 16
GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP MODULE
Minor amounts of fogging may occur around the
edges of the headlamp lens when exposed to humid
conditions. This is considered normal. The fogging
will dissipate with increased ambient temperature or
headlamp usage.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
Service procedures for the headlamp switch can be
found in Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.
More information can be found in Group 8W, Wiring
Diagrams.
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH
The headlamp dimmer switch is incorporated into
the multi-function (turn signal) switch. Proper proce-
dures can be found in Group 8J, Turn Signal and
Flashers. More information can be found in Group
8W, Wiring Diagrams.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) From inside engine compartment, remove nuts
holding headlamp module to radiator closure panel.
(3) Remove screw holding top of module to closure
panel.
(4) Remove headlamp module from radiator clo-
sure panel (Fig. 1).
(5) Disconnect wire connectors from back of head-
lamp module.
(6) Separate headlamp module from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place headlamp module in position on vehicle.
(2) Connect wire connectors into back of headlamp
module.
(3) Place headlamp module in position on radiator
closure panel.
(4) Install nuts to hold headlamp module to radia-
tor closure panel.
(5) Install screw to hold top of module to closure
panel.
(6) Verify headlamp operation and alignment.
FOG LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws holding fog lamp to front
bumper fascia (Fig. 2).
(2) Remove fog lamp from fascia.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from body wire har-
ness.
(4) Remove fog lamp from vehicle.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Module ± Typical
8L - 14 LAMPSNS