System Tests: Notes
Before performing any tests on wiper/washer system, check the following items to eliminate common problems:
- Wiper/washer related fuses.
- Damaged or binding wiper motor shaft.
- Damaged or binding wiper pivot arm shaft.
- Defective wiper motor.
- Damaged washer pump or hoses.
- Washer reservoir fluid level.
- Loose or corroded connections.
- Inoperative multifunction switch or circuit.
See SYMPTOM INDEX table, then go to the appropriate test. For individual component testing, see COMPONENT TESTS .
SYMPTOM INDEX
| Symptom | Test |
|---|---|
| Washers Inoperative | A |
| Wipers Inoperative | B |
| Low Speed Wipers Do Not Operate Properly | C |
| High Speed Wipers Do Not Operate Properly | D |
| Intermittent Wipers Do Not Operate Properly | E |
| Wipers Do Not Park Properly | F |
| Wipers Stay On Continuously | G |
| Headlights Inoperative When Wipers Are On | H |