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4 Disconnect the Siren connector.
Measure the resistance of the Ground circuit at the Siren connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 5
No!Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5 Disconnect the Siren connector.
Disconnect the Security System Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Siren Signal Control circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Siren Signal Control circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 6
6 Disconnect the Siren connector.
Disconnect the Security System Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance of the Siren Signal Control circuit between the SSM C2
connector and the Siren connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Replace the Siren.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Repair the Siren Signal Control circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
SIREN INTERNAL FAILURE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
SIREN INTERNAL FAILURE
When Monitored: Whenever the battery voltage is above 10.0 volts and the Security
System Module is connected.
Set Condition: If the Siren internal test fails this DTC will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
SIREN ACTUATION
SIREN
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Remove the ignition key.
Close and lock all doors and set the Vehicle Theft Security System.
Wait 1 minute.
Disarm the Vehicle Theft System.
With the DRBIIIt, read DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay the same DTC?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 With the DRBIIIt, actuate the Siren.
Did the siren sound with the actuation and does the Siren function properly
otherwise?All
Ye s!This DTC can be ignored if there are no other complaints with the
operation of the Siren.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Siren.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
SIREN SIGNAL CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored and Set Condition:
SIREN SIGNAL CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored: Whenever the battery voltage is above 10.0 volts and the Security
System Module is connected.
Set Condition: The Security System Module detects a short to ground on the Siren Signal
Control circuit.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
SIREN SIGNAL CONTROL WIRE SHORTED
SIREN
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Remove the ignition key.
Close and lock all doors and set the Vehicle Theft Security System.
Wait 1 minute.
Disarm the Vehicle Theft System.
With the DRBIIIt, read DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay the same DTC?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Disconnect the Siren connector.
Disconnect the Security System Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Siren Signal Control circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Siren Signal Control circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Siren.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
CHECKING THE RAIN SENSOR/WIPER OPERATION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT CAVITY 2
CHECK THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT CAVITY 5
CHECK THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT CAVITY 5 II
CHECK THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT CAVITY 6
CHECK THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT CAVITY 6 II
CHECK WIPER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT
CHECKING THE 12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY
CHECKING THE GROUND CIRCUIT
CHECKING THE RAIN SENSOR OPERATION
CHECKING WIPER SIGNALS TO THE RAIN SENSOR MODULE
RAIN SENSOR
RAIN SENSOR CIRCUIT(S) OPEN
RAIN SENSOR CIRCUIT(S) SHORTED TO GROUND
RAIN SENSOR CIRCUIT(S) SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
RAIN SENSOR MODULE
RAIN SNSR CKTS SHORTED TOGETHER
WIPER MOTOR
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
Monitor the windshield wipers while turning the wiper switch to each of the 4 switch
positions: OFF, INTERMITTENT, LOW and HIGH.
Did the wipers functions properly in each wiper switch position?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Go To 8
2NOTE: The Rain Sensor is located in the windshield mount of the rear view
mirror in the top-center of the windshield.
NOTE: The Rain Sensor Module (RSM) is mounted above the accelerator
pedal assembly.
Turn the ignition on.
Move the Wiper Switch to the Intermittent position.
Spray or pour water on the Rain Sensor area of the windshield.
Did the wipers activate when water was sprayed/poured on the Rain Sensor area of
the windshield?All
Ye s!Rain Sensor/Wiper System operating properly. Test complete.
No!Go To 3
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3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Rain Sensor Module harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and each of the Rain Sensor circuits at the
Rain Sensor Module harness connector.
Is the resistance above 1000 ohms for each measurement?All
Ye s!Go To 4
No!Repair the circuit(s) that measured below 1000 ohms for a short to
ground.
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Rain Sensor Module harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of each of the Rain Sensor circuits at the Rain Sensor Module
harness connector.
Is the voltage below 1.0 volt for each measurement?All
Ye s!Go To 5
No!Repair the circuit(s) that measured above 1.0 volt for a short to
voltage.
5 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Rain Sensor harness connector.
Disconnect the Rain Sensor Module harness connector.
Measure the resistance of each Rain Sensor circuit between the Rain Sensor Module
harness connector and the Rain Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms for each measurement?All
Ye s!Go To 6
No!Repair the circuit(s) that measured above 10.0 ohms for an open.
6 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Rain Sensor harness connector.
Disconnect the Rain Sensor Module harness connector.
Measure the resistance between Rain Sensor harness connector cavities 1 and 2.
Repeat this step for cavities 1 and 3, cavities 2 and 3.
Is the resistance above 1000 ohms for each measurement?All
Ye s!Go To 7
No!Repair the circuit(s) that measured below 1000 ohms for a short
together.
7 Turn the ignition off.
Replace the Rain Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
Turn the ignition on.
Move the Wiper Switch to the Intermittent position.
Spray or pour water on the Rain Sensor area of the windshield.
NOTE: The Rain Sensor is located in the windshield mount of the rear view
mirror in the top-center of the windshield.
Did the wipers activate when water was sprayed/poured on the Rain Sensor area of
the windshield?All
Ye s!Replace the original Rain Sensor in accordance with the Service
Information.
No!Replace the Rain Sensor Module in accordance with the Service
Information.
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8 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: The Rain Sensor Module (RSM) is mounted above the accelerator
pedal assembly.
Disconnect the Rain Sensor Module harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the Battery Supply circuit at the
Rain Sensor Module harness connector cavity A-1.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s!Go To 9
No!Repair the open 12 Volt Power Supply circuit.
9 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Rain Sensor Module harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the Ground circuit at the Rain
Sensor Module harness connector cavity C-1.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s!Go To 10
No!Repair the open Ground circuit.
10 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Rain Sensor Module harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Refer to the Wiper/Washer Switch Voltage Chart in Charts and Graphs to verify
correct wiper switch voltage signals to the Rain Sensor Module when the wiper
switch is adjusted to each of the four positions.
Do voltage readings at the RSM connector correspond correctly to voltages specified
in the chart?All
Ye s!Go To 11
No!Refer to the Rain Sensor/Wiper System Schematic in Charts and
Graphs to diagnose base wiper system problem with the circuit(s)
that did not have the correct corresponding voltage to the chart.
11 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the wiper motor harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground circuit at the Wiper
Motor harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s!Go To 12
No!Repair the Wiper Motor Ground circuit for an open.
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12NOTE: Ensure the Rain Sensor Module harness connector is reconnected.
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the wiper motor harness connector.
Connect a voltmeter between ground and the wiper motor harness connector cavity
2 (harness side).
Turn the ignition on.
While observing the voltmeter, move the wiper switch to the OFF, INTERMITTENT,
LOW and HIGH positions.
Does the voltmeter display above 10.0 volts for each of the wiper switch positions?All
Ye s!Go To 13
No!Repair circuit between Wiper Motor harness connector cavity 2
and Rain Sensor Module harness connector cavity C-2 for an
open, short to ground or short to voltage. If ok, Replace the Rain
Sensor Module.
13 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the wiper motor harness connector.
Connect a voltmeter between ground and the wiper motor harness connector cavity
5 (harness side).
Move the wiper switch to the OFF position.
Turn the ignition on.
While observing the voltmeter, move the wiper switch from the OFF position to the
INTERMITTENT position only.
Does the voltmeter display above 10.0 volts for both of the wiper switch positions?All
Ye s!Go To 14
No!Repair circuit between Wiper Motor harness connector cavity 5
and Rain Sensor Module harness connector cavity B-8 for an
open, short to ground or short to voltage. If ok, Replace the Rain
Sensor Module.
14 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the wiper motor harness connector.
Connect a voltmeter between ground and the wiper motor harness connector cavity
5 (harness side).
Move the wiper switch to the OFF position.
Turn the ignition on.
NOTE: The voltmeter should display above 10.0 volts for approximately 20
seconds then switch to 0.0 volts.
Does the voltmeter display above 10.0 volts then switch to 0.0 volts after 20 seconds?All
Ye s!Go To 15
No!Repair circuit between Wiper Motor harness connector cavity 5
and Rain Sensor Module harness connector cavity B-8 for an
open, short to ground or short to voltage. If ok, Replace the Rain
Sensor Module.
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15 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the wiper motor harness connector.
Connect a voltmeter between ground and the wiper motor harness connector cavity
6 (harness side).
Turn the ignition on.
While observing the voltmeter, move the wiper switch to the OFF, INTERMITTENT
and LOW positions.
Does the voltmeter display below 1.0 volt for each of the wiper switch positions?All
Ye s!Go To 16
No!Repair circuit between Wiper Motor harness connector cavity 6
and Rain Sensor Module harness connector cavity A-8 for an open,
short to ground or short to voltage. If ok, Replace the Rain Sensor
Module.
16 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the wiper motor harness connector.
Connect a voltmeter between ground and the wiper motor harness connector cavity
6 (harness side).
Move the wiper switch to the HIGH position.
Turn the ignition on.
NOTE: The voltmeter should display above 10.0 volts for approximately 20
seconds then switch to 0.0 volts.
Does the voltmeter display above 10.0 volts then switch to 0.0 volts after 20 seconds?All
Ye s!Replace the Wiper Motor in accordance with the Service Informa-
tion.
No!Repair circuit between Wiper Motor harness connector cavity 6
and Rain Sensor Module harness connector cavity A-8 for an open,
short to ground or short to voltage. If ok, Replace the Rain Sensor
Module.
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