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Symptom Chart

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Condition Possible Sources Action
All windshield wiper modes are inoperative Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test A .
The intermittent and/or low speed windshield wipers are inoperative Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test B .
The high speed windshield wipers are inoperative Windshield wiper motor INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. REFER to Wiper Motor - Windshield .
The windshield wipers stay on continuously Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test C .
The windshield wipers do not operate correctly in the intermittent mode Refer to the Diagnostic Routine If the rain sensitive feature is disabled, GO to Pinpoint Test D .
If the rain sensitive feature is enabled, GO to Pinpoint Test E .
The rain sensitive wiper feature is inoperative Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test E .
The rain sensitive wipers have erratic/inconsistent operation Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test E .
The rain sensitive wipers are too sensitive/not sensitive enough to moisture Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test E .
The windshield wipers do not park at the correct position Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test F .
The windshield washer is inoperative or always on Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test G .
One or more rear wiper modes are inoperative Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test H .
The rear wiper stays on continuously Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test I .
The rear window washer is inoperative or always on Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test J .
The rear wiper does not park at the correct position Pivot arm adjustment After the rear wiper motor is parked, REMOVE the rear wiper pivot arm. REFER to Wiper Pivot Arm - Rear . ADJUST the pivot arm as necessary. INSTALL the rear wiper pivot arm.