WIPERS/WASHERS
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WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FRONT WIPER
SYSTEM.............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FRONT
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FAILED PARK
SWITCH.............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WIPER
SYSTEM.............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WASHER
SYSTEM.............................5
FRONT WASHER PUMP MOTOR
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION..........................9
FRONT WIPER ARMS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FRONT WIPER
ARM ALIGNMENT......................9
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
FRONT WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
HEADLAMP WASHERS - EXPORT
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................11
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
WASHERS - EXPORT..................11
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................13
HEADLAMP WASHER HOSE - EXPORT
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................13HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP MOTOR - EXPORT
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................14
REAR WASHER PUMP MOTOR
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................15
REAR WIPER ARM
REMOVAL.............................15
INSTALLATION.........................15
REAR WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL.............................16
INSTALLATION.........................16
REAR WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................16
OPERATION...........................16
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
REMOVAL.............................16
INSTALLATION.........................17
WASHER HOSES
REMOVAL.............................17
INSTALLATION.........................17
WASHER RESERVOIR
REMOVAL.............................18
INSTALLATION.........................18
WIPER BLADES
REMOVAL.............................18
CLEANING............................19
INSTALLATION.........................19
WIPER LINKAGE
REMOVAL.............................19
INSTALLATION.........................19
WIPER MODULE
REMOVAL.............................19
INSTALLATION.........................20
WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION
FRONT WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM
The windshield wipers can be operated with the
windshield wiper switch when the ignition switch is
in the RUN or ACCESSORY positions. The wind-
shield wiper system is protected by a 30 amp fuse (9)
located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) partof the Integrated Power Module (IPM) in the engine
compartment. The wiper/washer switch is integral to
the multi-function switch. It is a resistive MUX
switch that sends inputs to the BCM to operate the
wiper/washer system.REAR WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM
The rear windshield wiper and washers can be
operated when the ignition switch is in the RUN or
ACCESSORY positions.
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OPERATION
FRONT WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM
The windshield washer circuit is protected by a 15
amp Cartridge Fuse located in the IPM. The wiper
motor has permanent magnetic fields. The speeds are
determined by current flow to the appropriate set of
brushes inside the motor. The current flow is con-
trolled by the multi-function switch. The high speed/
low speed relays are located in the IPM. The speed
sensitive intermittent wiper is controlled by the Body
Control Module (BCM). The intermittent mode, with
the vehicle traveling greater than 10.4 mph, has a
range of 0.5 to 18 seconds. With the vehicle traveling
less than 10.4 mph, the time delay doubles to a
range of 1 to 36 seconds. The wiper arms will park at
the base of the windshield just above the cowl cover
after the wiper switch is turned OFF.
The windshield wiper motor and linkage is located
in an integral wiper unit at the rear of the engine
compartment. The wiper unit must be removed to
gain access to the wiper motor.
REAR WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM
When continuous rear wiper operation is required,
the 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 than 50
mph, the cycle changes to every 5 seconds.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FRONT WIPER
SYSTEM
The windshield wiper system operates in several
modes:
²Low and high speed normal wipe²Speed sensitive intermittent wipe
²Wipe after wash
²Park (switch OFF)
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. DTC's can
be retrieved using a DRB IIItscan tool. Refer to the
proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual for DTC
descriptions 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
table.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FRONT
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
(1) Remove the multi-function switch (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(2) Using an ohmmeter check resistance readings
between switch pins. Refer to the WIPER/WASHER
SWITCH RESISTANCE table.
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH RESISTANCE
SWITCH POSITION RESISTANCE BETWEEN
OFF 4 AND 3 = OPEN CIRCUIT
DELAY POSITION
1ST 3 AND 4 = 3.3KV 5%
2ND 3 AND 4 = 1.7KV 5%
3RD 3AND4=1KV 5%
4TH 3 AND 4 = 620V 5%
5TH 3 AND 4 = 620V 5%
LOW 3 AND 4 = 430V 5%
HIGH 3 AND4=240V 5%
WASH 1 AND 3 = 5.9KV 5%
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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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HEADLAMP WASHERS -
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DESCRIPTION
The headlamp washers (Fig. 3) work in conjunction
with the windshield washers. The headlamp washers
are enabled with the headlamps ON and the wind-
shield washers activated. With the windshield wash-
ers activated, the headlamp washers will spray twice
for a predetermined amount of time.
OPERATION
The headlamp washer system utilizes a separate
high pressure pump that is attached to the wind-
shield washer reservoir. The headlamp washer pump
feeds nozzles that are mounted in the front fascia of
the vehicle. The nozzle bodies have a telescopic
action that will extend the nozzles in front of the
headlamp assembly. These nozzles spray the head-
lamps when the system is activated.
To activate the headlamp washers, turn ON the
headlamps and them press the windshield washer
control knob (Fig. 4). The switch sends an input to
the Body Control Module (BCM), and then the BCM
will signal the windshield washers to operate and
direct two timed high pressure sprays onto the head-
lamp lens. When the criteria is met to activate the
headlamp washers (headlamps ON and windshield
washer control depressed), the headlamp washerswill spray its two timed pulses every fourth request
from the washer control.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
WASHERS - EXPORT
The headlamp washer pump pick-up is located
above the low washer fluid level sensor. First of all
check the fluid level in the reservoir.
(1) Check fuse #30 for continuity. If no continuity,
go to Step 3.
(2) If the headlamp washers do not pop up when a
headlamp wash is requested, disconnect the head-
lamp washer hose. To disconnect the headlamp
washer hose, push down on the latch at any connec-
tor with slight force and pull apart. When reattach-
ing, push till you hear a snap. With a regulated 20
psi of air pressure, apply it to the washer hose. The
headlamp washers should pop up out of the front fas-
cia. If not, check for leaks/connections in the hose.
WARNING: IF MORE THAN 20 PSI IS APPLIED TO
THE WASHER HOSE, WASHER FLUID MAY SPRAY
OUT OF THE HEADLAMP WASHER. WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES AND DO NOT HAVE AIMING DIRECTLY
TOWARD FACE.
(3) If the hose and washer spray assembly are OK,
check the washer pump for ground and 12v power
during a washer request. If defective, repair circuit
as necessary.
Fig. 3 HEADLAMP WASHER LOCATION
Fig. 4 WINDSHIELD WASHER CONTROL
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HEADLAMP WASHER TEST
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
HEADLAMP WASHER
SYSTEM WILL NOT FLOW
WASHER FLUID.1. NO WASHER FLUID IN
RESERVOIR.1. FILL RESERVOIR.
2. JUNCTION BLOCK FUSE
#5 BLOWN.2. SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN JUNCTION BLOCK
FUSE #5 AND WIPER SWITCH TERMINAL #1.
SHORT IN WIPER SWITCH. IF NOT OK, REPAIR
CIRCUIT OR REFER TO WIPER/WASHER
SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES.
3. HEADLAMP WASHER
HOSE NOT FLOWING 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 CONNECTOR TO MOTOR.
5. MOTOR CONNECTOR
TERMINALS BENT.5. REPAIR TERMINALS AND PROPERLY SEAT
CONNECTOR TO MOTOR.
6. OPEN POWER CIRCUIT
TO SWITCH.6. OPEN OR DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BETWEEN
JUNCTION BLOCK FUSE #5 AND WASHER
SWITCH CONNECTOR TERMINAL #1. IF NOT OK,
REPAIR CIRCUIT.
7. OPEN OR DEFECTIVE
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH.7. CONNECT AN OHMMETER ACROSS WIPER/
WASHER SWITCH TERMINAL #1 AND #2 AND
DEPRESS WASHER BUTTON AND CHECK FOR
CONTINUITY. IF NOT OK, REFER TO WIPER/
WASHER SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES.
8. OPEN POWER CIRCUIT
TO MOTOR.8. OPEN OR DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BETWEEN
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH CONNECTOR
TERMINAL #2 AND MOTOR CONNECTOR
TERMINAL #1. IF NOT OK, REPAIR CIRCUIT.
9. OPEN OR DEFECTIVE
MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT.9. OPEN OR DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BETWEEN
WASHER MOTOR CONNECTOR GROUND
TERMINAL #2 AND LEFT HEADLAMP GROUND
#5 OR ENGINE GROUND #1 OR 2.
10. OPEN CIRCUIT IN
HEADLAMP WASHER
MOTOR.10. CHECK FOR AN OPEN CIRCUIT ON MOTOR
BETWEEN POWER TERMINAL #1 AND GROUND
TERMINAL #2. 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.
12. DEFECTIVE HEADLAMP
WASHER RELAY.12. REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER RELAY.
ONE HEADLAMP WASHER
NOZZLE WILL NOT FLOW
WASHER FLUID.1. HEADLAMP WASHER
HOSE NOT FLOWING FLUID.1. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HEADLAMP
WASHER HOSE.
2. PLUGGED HEADLAMP
WASHER NOZZLE.2. REPLACE HEADLAMP WASHER NOZZLE.
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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
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Diagrams are arranged such that the power (B+)
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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
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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
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those being used around the world (Fig. 3).
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