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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 WIPER/WASHER SWITCH PIDs 
    1. Using a scan tool, view SCCM PIDs  .
    2. Make sure the wiper/washer switch is in the OFF position.
    3. Verify the status of each of the following SCCM PIDs  is displayed as OFF:
      • Front Wiper Select Switch A (F_WIP_INT_D1)
      • Front Wiper Select Switch B (F_WIP_INT_D2)
      • Front Wiper Select Switch C (F_WIP_INT_D3)
      • Front Wiper Intermittent Data 4 (F_WIP_INT_D4)
      • Front Wiper Intermittent Data 5 (F_WIP_INT_D5)
      • Front Wiper Command Low Speed (F_WIP_SLO_SW)
      • Front Wiper Command High Speed (F_WIPE_FAST_SW)
      • Washer Switch Front (F_WASH_SW)
      • Single Wipe Stroke (WIPE_SINGLE)
      • Rear Wiper Off Switch (R_WIPE_OFF_SW)
      • Rear Wiper Delay 1 (R_WIPE_DEL1)
      • Rear Wiper Delay 2 (R_WIPE_DEL2)
      • Washer Switch Rear (R_WASH_SW)

    Are all of the PIDs displayed as OFF? 

  3. CHECK FOR CORRECT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect and 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. 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.