Test 44A - Repairing Faulty Washer Fluid Level Circuit
NOTE:
For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION in this article. For wiring diagrams, see WIRING DIAGRAMS in this article.
CAUTION:
Always turn ignition off prior to disconnecting or connecting any module connector.
- Check washer fluid level. If washer fluid is not full, add fluid as necessary. Perform TEST VER-1B. If washer fluid is full, go to next step.
- Using DRB, read washer fluid switch status. If DRB displays CIRCUIT OPEN, go to step 6). If DRB does not display CIRCUIT OPEN, go to next step.
- Disconnect washer fluid level switch connector. If DRB displays CIRCUIT OPEN, replace washer fluid level switch. Perform TEST VER-1B. If DRB does not display CIRCUIT OPEN, go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect Natural Body Control Module (BCM) connector. BCM is located behind center console. Check connector, and clean or repair connector as necessary. Perform TEST VER-1B. If connector is okay, go to next step.
- Using DRB in ohmmeter mode, check resistance of washer fluid level sense circuit (Black/Tan wire) at Natural BCM connector terminal No. 13. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short to ground in Black/Tan wire. Perform TEST VER-1B. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, replace BCM. Perform TEST VER-1B.
- Disconnect washer fluid level switch connector. Connect a jumper wire between Black/Tan and Black wires of washer fluid level switch connector. If DRB displays CIRCUIT CLOSED, replace washer fluid level switch. Perform TEST VER-1B. If DRB does not display CIRCUIT CLOSED, go to next step.
- 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 displays CIRCUIT CLOSED, repair open in Black wire. Perform TEST VER-1B. If DRB does not display CIRCUIT CLOSED, go to next step.
- Gain access to BCM. BCM is located behind center console. Connect a jumper wire between washer fluid level sense circuit (Black/Tan wire) at BCM connector terminal No. 13 and ground. If DRB displays CIRCUIT CLOSED, repair open in Black/Tan wire. Perform TEST VER-1B. If DRB does not display CIRCUIT CLOSED, replace BCM. Perform TEST VER-1B.