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Wiper and Washer Switch Circuit: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Switch / Data List.
    5. Read the display on the Techstream.
      COMBINATION SWITCH (WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY)

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Front Washer Switch Front washer switch / ON or OFF ON: Front washer switch ON
      OFF: Front washer switch OFF
      -
      Front Wiper Mist Switch Front wiper MIST switch / ON or OFF ON: Front wiper switch in MIST
      OFF: Wiper switch not in MIST
      -
      Front Wiper Auto Switch Front wiper AUTO switch / ON or OFF ON: Front wiper switch in AUTO position
      OFF: Wiper switch not in AUTO position
      -
      Front Wiper Hi Switch Front wiper HI switch / ON or OFF ON: Front wiper switch in HI
      OFF: Wiper switch not in HI
      -
      Front Wiper Lo Switch Front wiper LO switch / ON or OFF ON: Front wiper switch in LO
      OFF: Wiper switch not in LO
      -
      Ignition Switch Signal Engine switch signal / ON or OFF ON: Engine switch on (IG)
      OFF: Engine switch off
      -
      Wiper Volume Position Front wiper volume (sensitivity) / 0 to 90 degrees 0 degrees: FR wiper volume "+" position
      27 degrees: Switch is turned one notch towards the "-" side from the FR wiper volume "+" position
      63 degrees: Switch is turned one notch towards the "+" side from the FR wiper volume "-" position
      90 degrees: FR wiper volume "-" position
      If the value is NG, replace the windshield wiper switch assembly. Refer to COMPONENTS [08/2012 - ] .

    NG → See step   2 

    OK → See step   3 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the J26 windshield wiper switch assembly connector.
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    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J26-1 (B) - J26-5 (E) Always 11 to 14 V

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   4 

  3. PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2012 - ]  
  4. REPLACE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2012 - ]