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VTSS/SKIS INDICATOR LAMP
DESCRIPTION
The Sentry Key Remote Entry System (SKREES)
uses an indicator light to convey information on the
status of the system to the customer. This light is
shared with the Vehicle Theft Security System
(VTSS). The light is located in the Mechanical
Instrument Cluster (MIC). The VTSS status is con-
trolled by the Body Control Module (BCM), via Pro-
grammable Communication Interface (PCI) data bus
communication with the MIC, based upon messages
it receives from the Sentry Key Remote Entry Mod-
ule (SKREEM) on the PCI data bus.
OPERATION
The Mechanical Instrument Cluster (MIC) per-
forms a four second bulb check via PCI communica-
tion with the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module
(SKREEM). After the bulb check, the lamp is con-
trolled according to SKREEM messages. Then, the
SKREEM sends messages to the BCM to operate thelight based upon the results of the Sentry Key
Remote Entry System (SKREES) self tests. The light
may be actuated in two possible ways, flashing or on
solid. If the light comes on and stays on solid after a
power-up test, this indicates that the SKREEM has
detected a system malfunction. If the SKREEM
detects an invalid key when the ignition switch is
moved to the ON position, it sends a message on the
PCI bus to the MIC, to flash the light. The SKREEM
can also send a message to flash the light and gen-
erate a single audible chime at the same time. These
two events occurring simultaneously indicate that
the SKIS has been placed into the9Customer Learn9
mode (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT
SECURITY/TRANSPONDER KEY - STANDARD
PROCEDURE). If the light comes on and stays on
after the power-up test, diagnosis of the SKREES
should be performed using a DRBIIItscan tool and
the appropriate Body Diagnostic Procedures informa-
tion. The light is a Light Emitting Diode (LED) and
is not a serviceable component.
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WIPERS/WASHERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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.............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WIPER
SYSTEM.............................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WASHER
SYSTEM.............................5
FRONT WIPER ARMS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FRONT WIPER
ARM ALIGNMENT......................9
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION..........................9
FRONT WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION.........................10
REAR WIPER ARM
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
REAR WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL.............................10INSTALLATION.........................10
REAR WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................10
OPERATION...........................11
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
WASHER HOSES
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................12
WASHER PUMP MOTOR
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................12
WASHER RESERVOIR
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................13
WIPER BLADES
REMOVAL.............................13
CLEANING............................13
INSTALLATION.........................13
WIPER LINKAGE
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................14
WIPER MODULE
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
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) part
of 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
position.
If equipped with Manual Temperature Controls
(MTC), the rear wiper/washer switch is integral to
the HVAC control unit. It replaces what was formerly
the ON/OFF switch. If equipped with Automatic Tem-
perature Controls (ATC), the rear wiper/washer
switch is located on the accessory switch panel in the
center stack of the instrument panel.
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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.
The front and rear washer systems share the same
washer pump motor.
REAR WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM
When rear wiper operation is required, the BCM
will provide ignition ON voltage to the rear wiper
motor (Export and ATC equipped vehicles only).
When the wiper switch is turned OFF, the BCM pro-
vides circuit ground to operate the motor until the
wipe cycle is complete and the wiper arm returns to
the base of the rear window.
Switch only offers an intermittent rear wiper
mode. The wiper motor will cycle every 7 seconds.
The intermittent delay time is also adjusted based
upon vehicle speed. With the vehicle traveling
greater than 50 mph, the cycle changes to every 5
seconds.
When rear washer is requested by depressing and
holding down the switch, the BCM then provides a
ground for the washer motor. Until the switch is
released, the motor will be in a continuous wipe
mode, then return to an intermittent wipe mode.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FRONT WIPER
SYSTEM
The windshield wiper system operates in several
modes:
²Low and high speed normal wipe
²Speed 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 1 AND 2 = 23.9KV 5%
DELAY POSITION
1ST 1 AND 2 = 7.9KV 5%
2ND 1 AND 2 = 4.6KV 5%
3RD 1 AND 2 = 2.9KV 5%
4TH 1 AND 2 = 1.9KV 5%
5TH 1 AND 2 = 1.3KV 5%
LOW 1 AND 2 = 670V 5%
HIGH 1 AND2=240V 5%
WASH 1 AND 4 = 5.9KV 5%
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FAILED PARK
SWITCH
If the wiper park switch has failed, the windshield
wipers will operate as follows:
²SWITCH OFF- Wipers stop in current location
regardless of the park signal.
²INTERMITTENT MODE- Wipers operate con-
tinuously or at low speed for one or more extra
wipes.
²LOW SPEED- Wipers operate at low speed.
²HIGH SPEED- Wipers operate at high speed.
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²WIPE AFTER WASH- Wipers operate at low
speed in any mode setting. Wipers operate only while
the wash button is depressed with switch in the OFF
mode and 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 DIAGNO-
SIS table.
WIPER SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
WIPER BLADES DO NOT
PARK PROPERLY1. WIPER ARMS IMPROPERLY
PARKED.1. REMOVE WIPER ARMS AND REPARK.
REFER TO WIPER ARM REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION.
2. WIPER ARMS ARE LOOSE ON
PIVOT SHAFT.2. REMOVE WIPER ARM AND REPARK.
REFER TO WIPER ARM REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION.
3. MOTOR CRANK LOOSE AT
OUTPUT SHAFT.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.
4. STRIPPED WIPER ARM HEAD. 4. REPLACE WIPER ARM.
MOTOR STOPS IN ANY
POSITION WHEN THE
SWITCH IS TURNED OFFOPEN PARK CIRCUIT. 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 MOTOR DOES NOT PARK.
MOTOR WILL NOT STOP
WHEN THE SWITCH IS
TURNED OFF1. FAULTY SWITCH. 1. CHECK SWITCH IN LOW, HIGH AND
INTERMITTENT POSITION.
2. LACK OF DYNAMIC BRAKE ON
WET GLASS.2. ENSURE PARK SWITCH HAS CLEAN
GROUND.
WIPER BLADES SLAP
AGAINST COWL SCREEN
OR WINDOW MOLDINGS.WIPER ARMS ARE PARKED
INCORRECTLY.PARK WIPER ARMS. REFER TO WIPER
ARM ADJUSTMENT.
BLADES CHATTER 1. FOREIGN SUBSTANCE SUCH
AS POLISH ON GLASS OR
BLADES.1. CLEAN GLASS AND BLADE ELEMENT
WITH NON-ABRASIVE CLEANER.
2. ARMS TWISTED, BLADE AT
WRONG ANGLE ON GLASS.2. REPLACE ARM.
3. BLADE STRUCTURE BENT. 3. REPLACE BLADE.
4. BLADE ELEMENT HAS
PERMANENT SET.4. REPLACE BLADE.
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
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.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WIPER
SYSTEM
The rear window wiper system operates in several
modes:
²Continuous wipe (Export and ATC equipped
vehicles only)
²Intermittent wipe
²Wash²Wipe 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.
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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 (EXPORT AND ATC
EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY).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. REFERO TO THE PROPER BODY
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
INFORMATION ON MANUAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS.
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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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
12. NO BUS MESSAGE FROM
MTC CONTROL (MANUAL
TEMP. CONTROL ONLY).12. CHECK FOR CORRECT PCI BUS
MESSAGE WITH DRBIIIT.
COWL GRILLE NOZZLE
WILL NOT FLOW.1. FROZEN NOZZLE. 1. MOVE VEHICLE INTO HEATED AREA TO
ALLOW TIME TO THAW NOZZLE. ASSURE
WASHER FLUID IS PROPERLY BLENDED
FOR AMBIENT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES.
2. NOZZLE HOSE NOT
FLOWING.2. ASSURE NOZZLE HOSE IS NOT
PINCHED, LOOSE, BROKEN, OR
DISCONNECTED. IF NOT OK, PROPERLY
ROUTE OR REPAIR NOZZLE HOSE.
3. NOZZLE HOSE PLUGGED
BY CONTAMINATION.3. CLEAN NOZZLE HOSE OF
CONTAMINATION. DETERMINE SOURCE
OF CONTAMINATION. INSPECT
RESERVOIR FOR EXCESSIVE
CONTAMINATION. CLEAN SYSTEM AS
REQUIRED.
4. NOZZLE PLUGGED BY
CONTAMINATION.4. CLEAN NOZZLE OF CONTAMINATION
OR REPLACE NOZZLE. DETERMINE
SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. INSPECT
RESERVOIR FOR EXCESSIVE
CONTAMINATION. CLEAN SYSTEM AS
REQUIRED.
5. DEFECTIVE WASHER HOSE
CHECK VALVE.5. REPLACE COWL GRILLE PANEL
WASHER HOSE/CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY.
WASHER FLUID OUTPUT IS
LOW.1. PARTIALLY PINCHED HOSE. 1. ASSURE WASHER HOSE IS NOT
PARTIALLY PINCHED. IF NOT OK,
PROPERLY ROUTE HOSE.
2. FRONT REAR VALVE
DEFECTIVE.2. REPLACE WASHER PUMP.
3. WORN OUT WASHER PUMP. 3. REPLACE WASHER PUMP.
COWL GRILLE NOZZLE
STREAM OVERSHOOTS
WINDSHIELD.1. NOZZLE NOT SEATED IN
COWL GRILLE.1. ASSURE NOZZLE IS SNAPPED IN
PLACE.
WIPER WILL NOT CYCLE
WHEN WASHER SELECT
SWITCH IS DEPRESSED.1. DEFECTIVE IPM. 1. REFER TO IPM DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURES IN WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2. DEFECTIVE IPM/BODY
CONTROLLER.2. REFER TO IPM/BODY CONTROLLER
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN WIRING
DIAGRAMS.
3. REAR WIPER OUTPUT
SHORT FAULT.3. A GROUND SHORT DETECTED
BETWEEN BCM AND REAR WIPER
MOTOR. CLEAR FAULT. IF IT WON'T
CLEAR, REPAIR SHORT
4. REAR WIPER OUTPUT
OPEN FAULT.4. AN OPEN CIRCUIT DETECTED
BETWEEN BCM AND REAR WIPER
MOTOR. CLEAR FAULT. IF IT WON'T
CLEAR, REPAIR OPEN CIRCUIT.
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