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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Wiper/Washer System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

2

Inspect the washer solvent container fluid level.

Is the washer solvent container filled?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Fill the washer solvent container.

Is the washer solvent container filled?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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4

Ensure that the hoses are correctly attached and that they are not pinched or kinked.

Are the hoses OK?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the hoses.

Are the hoses repaired?

--

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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6

Inspect for clogged windshield washer nozzles.

Are the nozzles clogged?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Clear the clogged nozzles.

Are the nozzles clear?

--

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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8

Inspect for an open (blown) wiper fuse.

Is the fuse open (blown)?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the open (blown) fuse.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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10

  1. Disconnect the washer pump connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Connect a test light between terminals A and B of washer pump connector (harness side).
  4. Activate the washer switch while observing the test light.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 14

11

Inspect for a poor connection condition at the washer pump connector.

Is a poor connection condition present?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Repair the poor connection condition.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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13

Replace the washer pump. Refer to Washer Pump Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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14

  1. Connect the test light between the washer pump connector (harness side) terminal A and ground.
  2. Activate the washer switch while observing test light.

Is the test light on?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Repair the poor connection condition or open circuit condition in CKT 1250.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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16

  1. Use a test light in order to backprobe the wiper/washer switch connector, terminal E to ground.
  2. Activate the washer switch.

Is the test light on?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 18

17

Repair the poor connection condition or open circuit condition in CKT 228.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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18

Replace the wiper/washer switch.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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