CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
3. BLADE STRUCTURE BENT. 3. REPLACE BLADE.
4. BLADE ELEMENT HAS
PERMANENT SET.4. REPLACE BLADE.
WIPER KNOCK AT
REVERSAL1. LINKAGE BUSHINGS WORN. 1. REPLACE WORN LINK. REFER TO
WIPER LINKAGE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION.
2. ARMATURE ENDPLAY IN
MOTOR.2. REPLACE WIPER MOTOR. REFER TO
WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION.
WIPER MOTOR WILL NOT
RUN1. BLOWN FUSE. 1. REPLACE FUSE, AND RUN SYSTEM.
2. NEW FUSE BLOWS. 2. CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRING OR
SWITCH.
3. NEW FUSE BLOWS. 3. REPLACE FUSE, REMOVE MOTOR
CONNECTOR, TURN SWITCH ON, FUSE
DOES NOT BLOW, REPLACE MOTOR.
4. NO VOLTAGE AT MOTOR. 4. CHECK SWITCH AND WIRING
HARNESS. REFER TO WIRING
DIAGRAMS.
5. POOR GROUND. 5. REPAIR GROUND WIRE CONNECTION
AS NECESSARY.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WIPER
SYSTEM
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 DRB IIItscan tool.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WASHER SYSTEM
WASHER SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
WASHER MOTOR 1. IPM FUSE #33 BLOWN OR
DEFECTIVE.1. CHECK FUSE #33 IN THE IPM.
REPLACE IF NOT OK.
2. IPM FUSE #33 LOOSE. 2. PROPERLY INSTALL IPM FUSE #33 IN
SOCKET.
BLOWN FUSE WHEN
IGNITION SWITCH IS IN
THE RUN OR ACCESSORY
POSITION.1. SHORT IN IPM BETWEEN
FUSE #33 AND PIN 11 OR PIN
1.1. REFER TO IPM DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURES IN WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2. SHORT IN MOTOR POWER
CIRCUIT.2. SHORT OR DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT
BETWEEN IPM PIN 11 AND WASHER
MOTOR CONNECTOR POSITIVE
TERMINAL 2. IF NOT OK, REPAIR CIRCUIT.
3. SHORT IN WASHER PUMP
MOTOR.3. REPLACE WASHER PUMP MOTOR.
WASHER MOTOR RUNS
WHEN IGNITION SWITCH
IN RUN OR ACCESSORY
POSITION.1. SHORT IN IPM BETWEEN
WASHER PUMP MOTOR LSD
AND PIN 20.1. REFER TO IPM DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURES IN WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2. DEFECTIVE FRONT
WASHER LSD IN IPM.2. REFER TO IPM DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURES IN WIRING DIAGRAMS.
3. SHORT IN MOTOR GROUND
CIRCUIT.3. SHORT OR DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT
BETWEEN IPM PIN 20 AND MOTOR
CONNECTOR NEGATIVE TERMINAL 1. IF
NOT OK, REPAIR CIRCUIT.
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
WASHER SYSTEM WILL
NOT FLOW WASHER
FLUID.1. NO WASHER FLUID IN
RESERVOIR.1. FILL WASHER RESERVOIR.
2. IPM FUSE #33 BLOWN. 2. SHORT OR DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT
BETWEEN IPM PIN 11 AND WASHER
PUMP MOTOR CONNECTOR POSITIVE
TERMINAL 2. INTERNAL SHORT IN IPM. IF
NOT OK, REPAIR CIRCUIT OR REFER TO
IPM DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN
WIRING DIAGRAMS.
3. WASHER HOSE NOT
FLOWING WASHER FLUID.3. ASSURE WASHER HOSE IS NOT
PINCHED, LOOSE, BROKEN OR
DISCONNECTED. IF NOT OK, PROPERLY
ROUTE OR REPAIR WASHER HOSE.
4. MOTOR CONNECTOR
LOOSE.4. PROPERLY SEAT AND LOCK
CONNECTOR TO MOTOR.
5. MOTOR CONNECTOR
TERMINALS BENT.5. REPAIR TERMINALS AND PROPERLY
SEAT CONNECTOR TO MOTOR.
6. OPEN CIRCUIT TO OR
FROM WASHER SELECT
SWITCH.6. OPEN OR DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT
BETWEEN IPM BODY CONTROLLER PIN
27 AND WASHER SELECT SWITCH PIN 4,
OR OPEN OR DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT
BETWEEN IPM BODY CONTROLLER PIN
22 AND WASHER SELECT SWITCH PIN 2.
IF NOT OK, REPAIR CIRCUIT.
7. OPEN OR DEFECTIVE
WASHER SELECT SWITCH.7. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/
LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION
SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
8. OPEN POWER CIRCUIT TO
MOTOR.8. OPEN OR DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT
BETWEEN IPM CONNECTOR TERMINAL 11
AND WASHER MOTOR CONNECTOR
POSITIVE TERMINAL 2. INTERNAL OPEN
IN IPM. IF NOT OK, REPAIR CIRCUIT OR
REFER TO IPM DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURES IN WIRING DIAGRAMS.
9. OPEN OR DEFECTIVE
MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT.9. OPEN OR DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT
BETWEEN IPM CONNECTOR TERMINAL
20 AND WASHER MOTOR CONNECTOR
NEGATIVE TERMINAL 1. INTERNAL OPEN
IN IPM. IF NOT OK, REPAIR CIRCUIT OR
REFER TO IPM DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURES IN WIRING DIAGRAMS.
10. OPEN CIRCUIT IN MOTOR. 10. CHECK FOR OPEN CIRCUIT IN MOTOR
BETWEEN POSITIVE TERMINAL 2 AND
NEGATIVE TERMINAL 1. IF NOT OK,
REPLACE WASHER MOTOR.
11. SEIZED MOTOR BEARINGS. 11. APPLY DIRECT BATTERY VOLTAGE TO
MOTOR TERMINALS. IF MOTOR DOES
NOT RUN, REPLACE MOTOR.
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8W-01 WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - HOW TO USE WIRING
DIAGRAMS...........................1
DESCRIPTION - CIRCUIT INFORMATION....5
DESCRIPTION - CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS......6
DESCRIPTION - SECTION IDENTIFICATION
AND INFORMATION....................6
DESCRIPTION - CONNECTOR, GROUND
AND SPLICE INFORMATION..............7
WARNING
WARNINGS - GENERAL.................7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIRING
HARNESS............................7
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE -
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
SENSITIVE DEVICES...................8
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING OF
VOLTAGE POTENTIAL...................9
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR
CONTINUITY..........................9STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
SHORT TO GROUND...................9
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
SHORT TO GROUND ON FUSES
POWERING SEVERAL LOADS...........10
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
VOLTAGE DROP......................10
SPECIAL TOOLS
WIRING/TERMINAL....................10
CONNECTOR
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
DIODE
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
TERMINAL
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
WIRE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - WIRE SPLICING . . 15
WIRING DIAGRAM
INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - HOW TO USE WIRING
DIAGRAMS
DaimlerChrysler Corporation wiring diagrams are
designed to provide information regarding the vehi-
cles wiring content. In order to effectively use the
wiring diagrams to diagnose and repair
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles, it is important
to understand all of their features and characteris-
tics.
Diagrams are arranged such that the power (B+)
side of the circuit is placed near the top of the page,
and the ground (B-) side of the circuit is placed near
the bottom of the page (Fig. 1).
All switches, components, and modules are shown
in the at rest position with the doors closed and the
key removed from the ignition (Fig. 2).Components are shown two ways. A solid line
around a component indicates that the component is
complete. A dashed line around the component indi-
cates that the component is being shown is not com-
plete. Incomplete components have a reference
number to indicate the page where the component is
shown complete.
It is important to realize that no attempt is made
on the diagrams to represent components and wiring
as they appear on the vehicle. For example, a short
piece of wire is treated the same as a long one. In
addition, switches and other components are shown
as simply as possible, with regard to function only.
SYMBOLS
International symbols are used throughout the wir-
ing diagrams. These symbols are consistent with
those being used around the world (Fig. 3).
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DESCRIPTION - CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS
All circuits in the diagrams use an alpha/numeric
code to identify the wire and it's function. To identify
which circuit code applies to a system, refer to the
Circuit Identification Code Chart. This chart shows
the main circuits only and does not show the second-
ary codes that may apply to some models.
CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION CODE CHART
CIRCUIT FUNCTION
A BATTERY FEED
B BRAKE CONTROLS
C CLIMATE CONTROLS
D DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUITS
E DIMMING ILLUMINATION
CIRCUITS
F FUSED CIRCUITS
G MONITORING CIRCUITS
(GAUGES)
H OPEN
I NOT USED
J OPEN
K POWERTRAIN CONTROL
MODULE
L EXTERIOR LIGHTING
M INTERIOR LIGHTING
N NOT USED
O NOT USED
P POWER OPTION (BATTERY
FEED)
Q POWER OPTIONS (IGNITION
FEED)
R PASSIVE RESTRAINT
S SUSPENSION/STEERING
T TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/
TRANSFER CASE
U OPEN
V SPEED CONTROL, WIPER/
WASHER
W OPEN
X AUDIO SYSTEMS
Y OPEN
Z GROUNDS
DESCRIPTION - SECTION IDENTIFICATION AND
INFORMATION
The wiring diagrams are grouped into individual
sections. If a component is most likely found in a par-
ticular group, it will be shown complete (all wires,
connectors, and pins) within that group. For exam-
ple, the Auto Shutdown Relay is most likely to be
found in Group 30, so it is shown there complete. It
can, however, be shown partially in another group if
it contains some associated wiring.
Splice diagrams in Section 8W-70 show the entire
splice and provide references to other sections the
splices serves. Section 8W-70 only contains splice dia-
grams that are not shown in their entirety some-
where else in the wiring diagrams.
Section 8W-80 shows each connector and the cir-
cuits involved with that connector. The connectors
are identified using the name/number on the dia-
gram pages.
WIRING SECTION CHART
GROUP TOPIC
8W-01 thru
8W-09General information and Diagram
Overview
8W-10 thru
8W-19Main Sources of Power and
Vehicle Grounding
8W-20 thru
8W-29Starting and Charging
8W-30 thru
8W-39Powertrain/Drivetrain Systems
8W-40 thru
8W-49Body Electrical items and A/C
8W-50 thru
8W-59Exterior Lighting, Wipers and
Trailer Tow
8W-60 thru
8W-69Power Accessories
8W-70 Splice Information
8W-80 Connector Pin Outs
8W-91 Connector, Ground and Splice
Locations
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STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING OF
VOLTAGE POTENTIAL
(1) Connect the ground lead of a voltmeter to a
known good ground (Fig. 7).
(2) Connect the other lead of the voltmeter to the
selected test point. The vehicle ignition may need to
be turned ON to check voltage. Refer to the appropri-
ate test procedure.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR
CONTINUITY
(1) Remove the fuse for the circuit being checked
or, disconnect the battery.
(2) Connect one lead of the ohmmeter to one side
of the circuit being tested (Fig. 8).
(3) Connect the other lead to the other end of the
circuit being tested. Low or no resistance means good
continuity.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
SHORT TO GROUND
(1) Remove the fuse and disconnect all items
involved with the fuse.
(2) Connect a test light or a voltmeter across the
terminals of the fuse.
(3) Starting at the fuse block, wiggle the wiring
harness about six to eight inches apart and watch
the voltmeter/test lamp.
(4) If the voltmeter registers voltage or the test
lamp glows, there is a short to ground in that gen-
eral area of the wiring harness.
Fig. 7 TESTING FOR VOLTAGE POTENTIAL
Fig. 8 TESTING FOR CONTINUITY
1 - FUSE REMOVED FROM CIRCUIT
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STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
SHORT TO GROUND ON FUSES POWERING
SEVERAL LOADS
(1) Refer to the wiring diagrams and disconnect or
isolate all items on the suspected fused circuits.
(2) Replace the blown fuse.
(3) Supply power to the fuse by turning ON the
ignition switch or re-connecting the battery.
(4) Start connecting or energizing the items in the
fuse circuit one at a time. When the fuse blows the
circuit with the short to ground has been isolated.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
VOLTAGE DROP
(1) Connect the positive lead of the voltmeter to
the side of the circuit closest to the battery (Fig. 9).
(2) Connect the other lead of the voltmeter to the
other side of the switch, component or circuit.
(3) Operate the item.
(4) The voltmeter will show the difference in volt-
age between the two points.
SPECIAL TOOLS
WIRING/TERMINAL
Fig. 9 TESTING FOR VOLTAGE DROP
PROBING TOOL PACKAGE 6807
TERMINAL PICK TOOL SET 6680
TERMINAL REMOVING TOOLS 6932 AND 8638
TERMINAL REMOVING TOOL 6934
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS.........2
ACCESSORY RELAY
DESCRIPTION..........................2
OPERATION............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING - ACCESSORY
RELAY...............................2
REMOVAL.............................3
INSTALLATION..........................3
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
DESCRIPTION..........................3OPERATION............................3
REMOVAL.............................4
INSTALLATION..........................4
IOD FUSE
DESCRIPTION..........................4
OPERATION............................5
REMOVAL.............................5
INSTALLATION..........................5
POWER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION..........................5
OPERATION............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING - POWER OUTLET . . 5
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................6
POWER DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
This group covers the various standard and
optional power distribution components used on this
model. The power distribution system for this vehicle
consists of the following components:
²Integrated Power Module (IPM)
²Front Control Module (FCM)
²Power Outlets
Refer to Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit sche-
matics.
The power distribution system also incorporates
various types of circuit control and protection fea-
tures, including:
²Automatic resetting circuit breakers
²Blade-type fuses
²Bus bars
²Cartridge fuses
²Circuit splice blocks
²Flashers
²Fusible links
²Relays
Following are general descriptions of the major
components in the power distribution system. See the
owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more
information on the features and use of all of the
power distribution system components.
OPERATION
The power distribution system for this vehicle is
designed to provide safe, reliable, and centralized dis-
tribution points for the electrical current required to
operate all of the many standard and optional facto-
ry-installed electrical and electronic powertrain,
chassis, safety, security, comfort and convenience sys-
tems. At the same time, the power distribution sys-
tem was designed to provide ready access to these
electrical distribution points for the vehicle techni-
cian to use when conducting diagnosis and repair of
faulty circuits. The power distribution system can
also prove useful for the sourcing of additional elec-
trical circuits that may be required to provide the
electrical current needed to operate many accessories
that the vehicle owner may choose to have installed
in the aftermarket.
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