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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK FOR SCCM DTCs 
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, perform SCCM self-test.

    Are any SCCM DTCs present? 

  2. CHECK THE FRONT WIPER COMMAND LOW SPEED (F_WIP_SLO_SW) PID
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, view SCCM PID.
    3. While monitoring the SCCM PID F_WIP_SLO_SW, place the wiper/washer switch into the windshield wiper LOW position.

    Does the PID read ON when the wiper/washer switch is in the LOW position? 

  3. CHECK THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor.
    3. Measure:
      Windshield Wiper Motor Ground
      G08040865
      G08040866
      C125 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      6 GD120 (BK/GN)
      G08040867
      - -

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  4. CHECK THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR VOLTAGE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor (if not previously disconnected).
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Measure:
      Windshield Wiper Motor Ground
      G08040868
      G08040869
      C125 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      8 CRW03 (VT/WH)
      G08040870
      - -

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to  9.
    • No: GO to .
  5. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE FRONT WIPER RELAY
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: Front Wiper Relay.
    3. Measure:
      Front Wiper Relay Ground
      G08040871
      G08040872
      Front Wiper Relay Socket Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      3 SBB04 (GN/RD)
      G08040873
      - -

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: VERIFY BJB fuse 4 (30A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the appropriate OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
  6. CHECK FOR IGNITION VOLTAGE TO THE FRONT WIPER RELAY
    1. Measure:
      Front Wiper Relay Ground
      G08040871
      G08040875
      Front Wiper Relay Socket Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 CDC64 (WH/BU)
      G08040876
      - -

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  7. CHECK THE FRONT WIPER RELAY GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Measure:
      Front Wiper Relay Ground
      G08040871
      G08040878
      Front Wiper Relay Socket Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      1 GD120 (BK/GN)
      G08040879
      - -

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  8. CHECK THE FRONT WIPER RELAY
    1. Carry out the Relay-Micro ISO component test.

      Refer to RELAY - MICRO ISO for schematic and connector information.

    Did the wiper relay pass the component test? 

    • Yes: REPAIR circuit CRW03 (VT/WH) for an open.
    • No: INSTALL a new front wiper relay.
  9. CHECK FOR CORRECT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Inspect the windshield wiper motor connector.
    3. Repair:
      • corrosion (replace connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - replace terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - replace pins as necessary
    4. Reconnect the windshield wiper motor connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.
    5. Connect: Front Wiper Relay (if previously disconnected).
    6. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    • Yes: CHECK OASIS  for any applicable TSBs  . If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the TSB instructions. If no TSBs  address this concern, INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. REFER to Wiper Motor - Windshield .
    • No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.