Diagnostic Starting Point - Wiper/Washer Systems
Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the system Description and Operation. Reviewing the Description and Operation information will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the Description and Operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. Refer to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.
Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems
Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description & Operation .
Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Windshield Wiper/Washer System. Refer to «CHECKING AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES»(ref-175672-S27030348872005042500000) .
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
- Inspect the washer fluid reservoir for the proper fluid level.
Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom
- See «Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction»(ref-176694-S16118715932005051100000) .
- See «Washers Always On»(ref-176694-S41266532862005051100000) .
- See «Washers Inoperative»(ref-176694-S18218854352005051100000) .
- See «Wipers Always On»(ref-176694-S17004763242005051100000) .
- See «Wipers Inoperative - All Modes»(ref-176694-S18273889262005051100000) .
- See «Wipers Inoperative - One or More Modes»(ref-176694-S17631081482005051100000) .
