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Front Wipers Inoperative

  1. Turn ignition off. Remove and inspect WIPER fuse (20-amp) from interior fuse junction panel located under left side of instrument panel. If fuse is okay, go to step 4). If fuse is blown, go to next step.
  2. Turn ignition off. Replace WIPER fuse (20-amp). Turn ignition on. Turn wiper switch on. Recheck WIPER fuse. If fuse is okay, go tostep 4). If fuse is blown, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect multifunction switch, wiper motor and interior fuse junction panel 10-pin connector. Measure resistance of Blue wire between ground and interior fuse junction panel 10-pin connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, locate and repair short to ground in Blue wire. If resistance is 5 ohms or greater, reinstall fuse and go to next step.
  4. Ensure ignition is off. Reconnect interior fuse junction panel 10-pin connector. Disconnect multifunction switch 14-pin connector. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and Blue wire terminal at wiper motor connector and at multifunction switch connector. If 10 volts or greater are indicated at both locations, go to next step. If less than 10 volts is indicates at either location, repair Blue wire as necessary.
  5. Turn ignition off. Disconnect multifunction switch 14-pin connector. Check front wiper switch. See FRONT WIPER SWITCH  under COMPONENT TESTS. See Figure . Replace multifunction switch as necessary. If switch is okay, go to next step.
  6. Inspect all wiring between wiper motor connector and multifunction switch for open and/or short circuits. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Check continuity of Black wire between motor case and ground. Repair Black wire as necessary. If wiring is okay, replace wiper motor.
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