TEST 48A - Repairing Faulty Washer Fluid Level Switch
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For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION . For appropriate wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS .
- Check washer fluid level. If washer fluid is not full, add fluid as necessary. Perform VERIFICATION TEST - VERIFICATION OF REPAIRS . If washer fluid is full, using DRB-II, read washer fluid switch status. If DRB-II displays CIRCUIT OPEN, go to step 4). If DRB-II does not display CIRCUIT OPEN, disconnect washer fluid level switch connector.
- If DRB-II displays CIRCUIT OPEN, replace washer fluid level switch. Perform VERIFICATION TEST - VERIFICATION OF REPAIRS . If DRB-II does not display CIRCUIT OPEN, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect body controller Natural connector. Body controller is located under left side of instrument panel.
- Check connector, and clean or repair connector as necessary. Place DRB-II in ohmmeter mode. Probe terminal No. 19 (Black/Tan wire) of body controller Natural connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short to ground in Black/Tan wire. Perform VERIFICATION TEST - VERIFICATION OF REPAIRS . If resistance is more than 5 ohms, replace body controller. Perform VERIFICATION TEST - VERIFICATION OF REPAIRS .
- If DRB-II displays OPEN CIRCUIT in step 1), disconnect washer fluid level switch connector. Connect a jumper wire between Black/Tan and Black wires of washer fluid level switch connector. If DRB-II displays CIRCUIT CLOSED, replace washer fluid level switch. Perform VERIFICATION TEST - VERIFICATION OF REPAIRS . If DRB-II does not display CIRCUIT CLOSED, disconnect jumper wire.
- Connect a jumper wire between Black/Tan wire of washer fluid level switch connector and ground. If DRB-II displays CIRCUIT CLOSED, repair open Black wire. Perform VERIFICATION TEST - VERIFICATION OF REPAIRS . If DRB-II does not display CIRCUIT CLOSED, access body controller.
- Body controller is located under left side of instrument panel. Connect a jumper wire between terminal No. 19 (Black/Tan wire) at body controller Natural connector and ground. If DRB-II displays CIRCUIT CLOSED, repair open Black/Tan wire. Perform VERIFICATION TEST - VERIFICATION OF REPAIRS . If DRB-II does not display CIRCUIT CLOSED, replace body controller. Perform VERIFICATION TEST - VERIFICATION OF REPAIRS .