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Circuit/System Testing

Windshield Washer Switch Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the turn signal multifunction switch.
  2. Test for less than 20 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal M and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Windshield Washer Switch parameter is Inactive.
    • If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal L for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal L and the low reference circuit terminal M. Verify the scan tool Windshield Washer Switch parameter is Active.
    • If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the turn signal multifunction switch.

Windshield Washer Pump Relay Control Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the BCM.
  2. Ignition ON, verify the windshield washer pump is not on.
    • If the windshield washer pump is on, test the windshield washer pump relay control circuit terminal 15 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal replace the underhood fuse block.
  3. Install a 10A fused jumper wire between the relay control circuit terminal 15 and ground. Verify the windshield washer pump is on.
    • If the windshield washer pump is not on, test the relay control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the underhood fuse block.
  4. If all circuits test normal, replace the BCM.

Windshield Washer Pump Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the windshield washer pump.
  2. Test for less than 1.0 ohm between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and the ground circuit terminal B.
  4. Command the Wiper Washer Motor ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the windshield washer pump.
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