Trouble Shooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus GS 430 and 2002 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Trouble shooting of a wiper/washer or headlight cleaner system complaint begins with verification of the customer problem. If problem occurs, go to step 3. If problem does not occur, go to next step.
If problem does not occur, review conditions under which problem occurred for customer and try to duplicate those conditions. For example, if the problem occurs on rainy days or during high humidity conditions, sprinkle water onto vehicle and see if malfunction occurs. DO NOT sprinkle water directly into engine compartment or onto electronic components. Visually inspect for signs of mechanical and electrical damage. Inspect for blown fuses and damaged relays. Inspect for loose or corroded connections, damaged wiring harnesses and/or switches. Check for a broken or partially broken wire inside insulation, which could cause system malfunction but prove good in a continuity/voltage check with system disconnected. Ensure any aftermarket electronic equipment is properly installed. If fault is found, repair as necessary.

Determine problem symptom. See PROBLEM SYMPTOM INDEX table.

PROBLEM SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom

Suspected Area ⁽¹⁾

Headlight Cleaner System

Headlight Cleaner System Does Not Operate (All)

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Washer Fluid Does Not Spray

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Wiper & Washer System

Wipers & Washer Do Not Operate

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Wipers Do Not Operate In LO, HI, MIST Or INT

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Washer Motor Does Not Operate

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Wipers Do Not Operate When Washer Switch ON

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Washer Fluid Does Not Operate

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Wiper Switch Is In HI Position, Wiper Blade Is In Contact With Body
Wiper Switch Is OFF, Wiper Blade Does Not Retract Or Retract Position Is Wrong

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⁽¹⁾	Perform test procedures in order listed under suspected area.

⁽²⁾	Check the H-LP CLN fuse (30-amp). See COMPONENT LOCATIONS .

⁽³⁾	Check the WASHER fuse (20-amp). See COMPONENT LOCATIONS .

⁽⁴⁾	Check the ignition switch. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

⁽⁵⁾	Check the headlight cleaner switch. See HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽⁶⁾	Check the headlight cleaner relay. See HEADLIGHT CLEANER RELAY under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽⁷⁾	Check the headlight cleaner motor. See HEADLIGHT CLEANER MOTOR under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽⁸⁾	Check the headlight cleaner nozzle and hose.

⁽⁹⁾	Check the wire harness. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .

⁽¹⁰⁾	Check the WIP fuse (25-amp). See COMPONENT LOCATIONS .

⁽¹¹⁾	Check the wiper/washer switch. See WIPER & WASHER SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽¹²⁾	Check the wiper motor. See WIPER MOTOR under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽¹³⁾	Check the washer motor. See WASHER MOTOR under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽¹⁴⁾	Check the wiper motor. See WIPER MOTOR under COMPONENT TESTS. Inspect the wiper arm and blade set positions. See WINDSHIELD WIPER POSITION under ADJUSTMENTS.

⁽¹⁵⁾	Check the wire harness. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Inspect the wiper arm and blade set positions. See WINDSHIELD WIPER POSITION under ADJUSTMENTS.

Inspect the circuits of the wiper/washer and headlight cleaner systems. See CIRCUIT TESTS .
After repairs have been completed, confirm that problem has been eliminated. Operate the system under same conditions recorded for original complaint. If problem is no longer present, repair has corrected problem. If problem is still present, further diagnosis and repair is required.