Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views DEFINITION: The low washer fluid indicator is always on or does not turn on with low washer fluid. | |||
1 | Did you review the Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Verify the fault is present. Does the system operate normally? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Does the low washer fluid indicator remain illuminated? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
4 |
Does the low washer fluid indicator illuminate? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Connect a 3-ampere fused jumper wire from the signal circuit of the washer fluid level switch to a good ground. Does the low washer fluid indicator illuminate? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
6 | Test the washer fluid level switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
7 | Test the washer fluid level switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
10 | Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
11 | Replace the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Level Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
12 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
