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Symptom Chart

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WIPER & WASHERS SYMPTOMS CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The wipers are inoperative
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • Ignition switch.
  • Windshield wiper motor.
  • The wipers stay on continuously
  • Windshield wiper motor.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • The high/low wiper speeds do not operate correctly (intermittent wiper mode OK)
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • Windshield wiper motor.
  • The intermittent wiper speed does not operate correctly (high/low speeds OK)
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • Windshield wiper motor.
  • The wipers will not park at the correct position
  • Wiper motor.
  • Pivot arm adjustment.
  • Linkage.
  • The wipers do not operate correctly in the MIST position
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • Washer pump.
  • Windshield wiper motor.
  • The washer pump is inoperative
  • Washer pump.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Wiper motor.
  • Circuitry.