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Test D: Washers Inoperative

  1. After reviewing wiper/washer system description and operation and performing preliminary inspection, go to next step. See DESCRIPTION & OPERATION  . See PRELIMINARY INSPECTION  under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
  2. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Operate windshield washer switch. If windshield washers do not operate normally, go to next step. If windshield washers operate normally, concern may be intermittent. See PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS  under INTERMITTENTS.
  3. Disconnect windshield washer pump 2-pin harness connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Connect test light between washer motor harness connector terminals "A" (Pink wire) and "B" (Black wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Operate windshield washer switch. If test light does not illuminate, go to next step. If test light illuminates, go to step  7 .
  4. Check for open or high resistance in windshield washer pump ground circuit, Black wire between ground and windshield washer pump harness connector terminal "B". Ground point is located on left frame rail, near brake pressure modulator valve. If no problem exists, go to next step. If problem exists, repair as necessary and go to step  8 .
  5. Check for open or high resistance in windshield washer pump control circuit, Pink wire between windshield wiper/washer switch harness connector C219 terminal "E" and windshield washer fluid pump harness connector terminal "A". See Figure . If no problem exists, go to next step. If problem exists, repair as necessary and go to step  8 .
  6. Replace windshield wiper/washer switch. See WIPER/WASHER SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs are made, go to step  8 .
  7. Replace windshield washer pump. See WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP & SOLVENT LEVEL SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs are made, go to next step.
  8. Operate system in order to verify repair. If system operates normally, testing is complete. If system does not operate normally, go to step  3 .