Washers Inoperative Starting Point
Ignition ON, with a test lamp connected to ground, probe each of the test points on the WSW/PUMP Fuse while activating the washer switch. The test lamp should illuminate at one or both of the fuse test points.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate at either test point, refer to the Washer Switch Test .
- If the test lamp illuminates, refer to the Washer Fluid Pump Test .
Washer Switch Test
- Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool Windshield Washer Switch parameter is Active while pressing the washer switch.
- If not Active, test the following:
- Perform the multifunction switch component test.
- Test the windshield washer switch signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the washer switch and circuit test normal, test or replace the body control module.
- If not Active, test the following:
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the C2 harness connector at the underhood fuse block.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the windshield washer pump relay control circuit terminal 13 and battery voltage while pressing the washer switch.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the washer relay control circuit terminal 13 for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the body control module.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the underhood fuse block.
Washer Fluid Pump Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the windshield washer fluid pump.
- Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
- If greater than 1 ohm, repair the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the washer pump control circuit terminal A and ground while pressing the washer switch.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the underhood fuse block.
- If all the circuits test normal, test or replace the windshield washer fluid pump.
Washers Always On
- Remove the WSW fuse from the underhood fuse block. The washer pump should turn OFF.
- If the washer pump does not turn OFF, test the washer pump control circuit for a short to voltage.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Windshield Washer Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not Inactive, test the following:
- Perform the multifunction switch component test.
- Test the windshield washer switch signal circuit for a short to ground. If the washer switch and circuit test normal, test or replace the body control module.
- If not Inactive, test the following:
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the C2 harness connector at the underhood fuse block.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the windshield washer relay control circuit terminal 13 and battery voltage.
- If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the body control module.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the underhood fuse block.