Test 44A - Repairing Faulty Washer Fluid Level Circuit
NOTE:
For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION. For wiring diagrams, see WIRING DIAGRAMS
article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section. Perform TEST VER - 1A after each repair.
CAUTION:
Always turn ignition switch to OFF position prior to disconnecting or connecting any module connector.
- Check washer fluid level. If washer fluid is not full, add fluid as necessary. If washer fluid is full, read washer fluid switch status using DRB-II. 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. If DRB-II does not display CIRCUIT OPEN, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect Natural body controller connector. Body controller is located under left side of instrument panel.
- Check connector, and clean or repair connector as necessary. Using DRB-II in ohmmeter mode, check resistance of washer fluid level sense circuit at Natural body controller connector terminal No. 13 (Black/Tan wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short to ground in Black/Tan wire. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, replace body controller.
- 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. If DRB-II does not display CIRCUIT CLOSED, disconnect jumper wire.
- Connect a jumper wire between washer fluid level sense circuit (Black/Tan wire) at washer fluid level switch connector and ground. If DRB-II displays CIRCUIT CLOSED, repair open in Black wire. If DRB-II does not display CIRCUIT CLOSED, gain access to body controller.
- Body controller is located under left side of instrument panel. Connect a jumper wire between washer fluid level sense circuit at Natural body controller connector terminal No. 13 (Black/Tan wire) and ground. If DRB-II displays CIRCUIT CLOSED, repair open in Black/Tan wire. If DRB-II does not display CIRCUIT CLOSED, replace body controller.