Wiper System & Washer System: Other Dodge Intrepid II

WIPER ARMS

Note. During high-speed wet glass operation, right-hand blade tip may override cowl screen slightly. This is normal and should not affect wiper system performance.

Cycle wiper into park position. Turn ignition off. Wiper blades are positioned to "tic" marks on windshield. Driver's side blade should be on or between two "tic" marks. Passenger's side blade should be on or near single "tic" mark. If arms do not align, check for bent, worn or loose parts. Align blades and tighten wiper nuts. Operate wipers and recheck park position.

WASHER NOZZLE SPRAY PATTERN

Vehicle is equipped with 2 windshield washer spray nozzles, each with 3 adjustable spray jets. To adjust jets to proper locations, use safety pin (or similarly sized pin) and adjust to pattern shown. (Scheme 5)

Scheme 5

Washer Power Feed Fuse Open

Check fuse No. 5 (10-amp), located in junction block. Replace if necessary.

Washer Nozzle Overshoots Windshield

Ensure nozzle is fully seated in place. Adjust nozzle jets using safety pin.

Wiper Does Not Cycle When Washer Button Is Depressed

Check for open in Brown wire between wiper/washer switch connector terminal No. 2 and BCM connector C2 terminal No. 7. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Repair as necessary. Check for defective BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article. Repair as necessary.

Washer System Operates Intermittently

Check for loose connections at wiper/washer switch and washer pump motor. Check for open in Brown wire between wiper/washer switch and washer pump motor. Check for open in Black wire between washer pump motor and ground. Check for faulty wiper/washer switch. See WIPER/WASHER SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTS.

Wiper Motor Will Not Operate

Check for blown "M" fuse (40-amp), located in Power Distribution Center (PDC). If fuse is blown, check for short in Red/Orange wire between PDC, wiper ON/OFF relay and wiper HIGH/LOW wiper relay. Replace HIGH/LOW and/or ON/OFF relay with known-good relay. If wiper motor operates properly, replace original relay. Check for blown No. 5 fuse (10-amp), located in junction block. If fuse is blown, check for short in Dark Blue wire between junction block and wiper/washer switch. Check for poor connections at wiper motor. Check for open in Brown/White wire between wiper motor and wiper HIGH/LOW wiper relay. Check for open in Red/Yellow wire between wiper motor and wiper HIGH/LOW wiper relay. Check for poor connections at BCM. Check for open in Violet wire between BCM and wiper HIGH/LOW wiper relay. Check for open in Red/Violet wire between BCM and wiper HIGH/LOW wiper relay. Check for open in Black wire between wiper motor and ground.

Wiper Motor Inoperative In High Position

Note. Wiper motor operates in Low and Intermittent position normally.

Replace HIGH/LOW wiper relay with known-good relay. If wiper motor operates properly, replace original relay. Check for open in Violet wire between BCM and HIGH/LOW wiper relay. Check for defective BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article. Check for faulty wiper/washer switch. See WIPER/WASHER SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTS. Check for open in Red/Yellow wire between HIGH/LOW wiper relay and wiper motor. See WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE IN HIGH POSITION under SYSTEM TESTS.

Wiper Motor Operates In Intermittent Position Only

Note. Wiper motor inoperative in Low and High position.

Check for faulty wiper/washer switch. See WIPER/WASHER SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTS. Repair as necessary.

Wiper Motor Operates In High Position Only

Note. Wiper motor inoperative in Low and Intermittent position.

Replace HIGH/LOW wiper relay with known-good relay. If wiper motor operates properly, replace original relay. Check for short to ground in Violet wire between BCM and HIGH/LOW wiper relay. Check for defective BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article. Check for open in Brown/White wire between HIGH/LOW wiper relay and wiper motor. See WIPER MOTOR OPERATES IN HIGH POSITION ONLY under SYSTEM TESTS.

Wipers Do Not Park When Wiper Switch Is Turned Off

Check for open in Tan/Red wire. See WIPERS DO NOT PARK under SYSTEM TESTS. Check for defective BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article.

Wipers Do Not Park When Ignition Switch Is Turned Off

Check for defective BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article.

Wiper Motor Runs Past Park Position

Replace ON/OFF relay with known-good relay. If wiper motor operates properly, replace original relay. Check for open in Black wire between ON/OFF relay and ground.

Wiper Blade Chatter

Ensure wiper arm is not bent or twisted. Check for damaged wiper blade.

Wiper Arms Do Not Move With Motor Running

Check for loose wiper arm on pivot shaft. If wiper arm is loose, adjust wiper arms. See WIPER ARMS under ADJUSTMENTS.

SYSTEM TESTS

Note. For additional testing procedures not covered under SYSTEM TESTS, see TROUBLE SHOOTING .

Note. If problem occurs in electronic components, wiring, wiper/washer switch or wiper motor, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be stored in BCM. For testing procedures, see BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article.

WASHER INOPERATIVE

1. If washer pump operates and fluid does not flow, check for blocked, loose, broken or misrouted washer hoses. Repair as necessary. If washer pump does not operate, check fuse No. 5 in junction block. If fuse is blown, repair short circuit and replace fuse. If fuse is okay, go to next step.
2. Check for damaged or corroded terminals in wiper motor harness connector. Repair as necessary. If wiper motor connector is okay, check wiper/washer switch. See «WIPER/WASHER SWITCH»(ref-3653-S40161512222000051100000) under COMPONENT TESTS. Replace switch if necessary. If switch is okay, go to next step.
3. Disconnect wiper/washer switch harness connector. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage at wiper/washer switch harness connector terminal No. 1 (Dark Blue wire). If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, repair open Dark Blue wire.
4. Connect wiper/washer switch harness connector. Disconnect washer pump harness connector. With washer switch depressed, measure voltage at washer pump harness connector Brown wire terminal. If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, repair open Brown wire.
5. Check continuity between ground and washer pump harness connector Black wire terminal. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open Black wire.
6. Using jumper wires, apply battery voltage to washer pump. If washer pump does not operate, replace washer pump. See «WASHER PUMP MOTOR & SENSOR»(ref-3653-S38804470782000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If washer pump operates, test is complete.

FUSE BLOWS WHEN WASHER SWITCH IS DEPRESSED

1. Check for short in wiper/washer switch. See «WIPER/WASHER SWITCH»(ref-3653-S40161512222000051100000) under COMPONENT TESTS.
2. Disconnect wiper motor and washer motor connectors. Using DVOM, measure resistance between wiper/washer switch connector terminal No. 2 (Brown wire) and ground. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-3653-S02627038252000051100000) . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short to ground in Brown wire. If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, go to next step.
3. Disconnect washer pump motor connector. Using DVOM, check resistance between washer motor terminals No. 1 and 2. If continuity is indicated, replace washer pump motor. See «WASHER PUMP MOTOR & SENSOR»(ref-3653-S38804470782000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

WIPERS DO NOT RUN WHEN WASHER IS ENGAGED

Turn ignition off. Disconnect Body Control Module (BCM) Black 24-pin harness connector C2. With washer switch engaged so that washer runs continuously, measure voltage at BCM harness connector C2 terminal No. 7 (Brown wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If battery voltage exists, replace BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article. If voltage is zero volts, check circuit between wiper/washer switch terminal No. 2 and BCM connector C2 terminal No. 7 (Brown wire). Repair as necessary.

WIPERS INOPERATIVE

1. Check fuse No. 5 (10-amp) in junction block and fuse "M" (40-amp) in power distribution center. (Scheme 6)and (Scheme 7). If fuses are okay, go to next step. If either fuse is blown, replace fuse and check system operation. If wipers are still inoperative and fuses are okay, go to step 3. If replacement fuse blows, go to next step.
2. If fuse No. 5 blows, check for short in Dark Blue wire between junction block connector C2 terminal No. 7 and wiper/washer switch connector terminal No. 1. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-3653-S02627038252000051100000). If "M" fuse blows, check for short to ground in Red/Orange wire between PDC and wiper ON/OFF relay connector terminals "A" or "D" and wiper HIGH/LOW wiper relay connector terminal "A".
3. Disconnect wiper motor harness connector. Connect a jumper wire between positive battery terminal and wiper motor terminal No. 2 (component side). Connect another jumper wire between negative battery terminal and wiper motor terminal No. 5 (component side). (Scheme 8) If wipers operate at low speed, go to next step. If wipers do not operate at low speed, replace wiper motor. See «WIPER MOTOR»(ref-3653-S41036362212000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
4. Connect positive jumper wire to wiper motor terminal No. 1 (component side). Connect negative jumper wire to wiper motor terminal No. 5 (component side). If wipers operate at high speed, go to next step. If wipers do not operate at high speed, replace wiper motor. See «WIPER MOTOR»(ref-3653-S41036362212000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
5. Check continuity between ground and wiper motor harness connector terminal No. 5 (Black wire). If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open in Black wire.
6. Remove intermittent wiper relay. Turn wiper/washer switch on. Check for resistance at intermittent wiper relay terminals "A" (Red/Orange wire) and "D" (Red/Orange wire). (Scheme 7) If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, repair open circuit between fuse "M" and intermittent wiper relay in power distribution center.
7. Remove HIGH/LOW wiper relay. Check continuity in Red/Yellow wire between HIGH/LOW wiper relay terminal "D" and wiper motor harness connector terminal No. 1. (Scheme 7)and (Scheme 8). Check continuity in Brown/White wire between HIGH/LOW wiper relay terminal "E" and wiper motor harness connector terminal No. 2. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open Red/Yellow wire and/or Brown/White wire.
8. Check continuity in Dark Green wire between HIGH/LOW wiper relay terminal "B" and intermittent wiper relay terminal "B". If continuity does not exist, repair open Dark Green wire. If continuity exists, check for faulty relays. If relays are okay, go to next step.
9. Turn ignition off. Disconnect Body Control Module (BCM) White 12-pin harness connector C3. (Scheme 9) Check continuity in Red/Violet wire between BCM harness connector C3 terminal No. 4 and intermittent wiper relay terminal "C". If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open Red/Violet wire.
10. Disconnect BCM Black 24-pin harness connector C2. Check voltage at BCM harness connector C2 terminal No. 8 (Dark Green/Red wire). Turn ignition on. Slowly move wiper/washer switch from OFF position through each position to HIGH position. If zero volts exists, go to next step. If voltage increases from zero volts to about 10 volts in HIGH position, replace BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article.
11. Turn ignition off. Check continuity in Dark Green/Red wire between wiper/washer switch connector terminal No. 3 and BCM harness connector C2 terminal No. 8. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open Dark Green/Red wire.
12. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage at wiper/washer switch connector terminal No. 1 (Dark Blue wire). If battery voltage exists, replace wiper/washer switch. If battery voltage does not exist, repair open circuit to fuse No. 5 in junction block.

Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 8

Scheme 9

WIPERS RUN SLOWLY AT ALL SPEEDS

Disconnect wiper motor harness connector. Remove wiper arms and blades. Disconnect motor drive link from motor. Connect an ammeter between negative battery terminal and wiper motor terminal No. 5 (component side). Connect jumper wire from positive battery terminal to wiper motor terminal No. 2 (component side). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. (Scheme 8) If average ammeter reading is more than 10 amps, replace wiper motor. If motor runs and average ammeter reading is less than 10 amps, check wiper linkage pivots for binding. Repair as necessary. When replacing drive link nut, tighten nut to 98-106 INCH lbs. (11-12 N.m).

Note. Wiper motor operates in Low and Intermittent position normally.

1. Replace HIGH/LOW wiper relay with known-good relay. If wiper motor operates properly, replace original relay. If wiper motor does not operate properly, go to next step.
2. Check for open in Violet wire between BCM connector C3 terminal No. 12 and HIGH/LOW wiper relay connector terminal "C". See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-3653-S02627038252000051100000). (Scheme 7) If faulty circuit is found, repair as necessary. If circuit is okay, go to next step.
3. Check for defective BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article. Repair as necessary. If BCM is okay, go to next step.
4. Check for faulty wiper/washer switch. See «WIPER/WASHER SWITCH»(ref-3653-S40161512222000051100000) under COMPONENT TESTS. Repair as necessary. If wiper/washer switch is okay, go to next step.
5. Check for open in Red/Yellow wire between HIGH/LOW wiper relay connector terminal "D" and wiper motor connector terminal No. 1. (Scheme 8) If faulty circuit is found, repair as necessary. If circuit is okay, go to next step.
6. Connect fused jumper between battery voltage and wiper motor terminal No. 1. Connect jumper wire between ground and wiper motor terminal No. 5. If wiper motor runs intermittently or does not run, replace wiper motor. See «WIPER MOTOR»(ref-3653-S41036362212000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

Note. Wiper motor inoperative in Low and Intermittent position.

1. Replace HIGH/LOW wiper relay with known-good relay. If wiper motor operates properly, replace original relay. If wiper motor does not operate properly, go to next step.
2. Check for short to ground in Violet wire between BCM connector C3 terminal No. 12 and HIGH/LOW wiper relay connector terminal "C". See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-3653-S02627038252000051100000). (Scheme 7) If faulty circuit is found, repair as necessary. If circuit is okay, go to next step.
3. Check for defective BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article. Repair as necessary. If BCM is okay, go to next step.
4. Check for open in Brown/White wire between HIGH/LOW wiper relay connector terminal "E" and wiper motor connector terminal No. 2. (Scheme 8) If faulty circuit is found, repair as necessary. If circuit is okay, go to next step.
5. Connect fused jumper between battery voltage and wiper motor terminal No. 1. Connect jumper wire between ground and wiper motor terminal No. 5. If wiper motor runs intermittently or does not run, replace wiper motor. See «WIPER MOTOR»(ref-3653-S41036362212000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

WIPERS RUN AT ONE SPEED ONLY

Note. Wiper motor runs in low speed position, but not in high speed position or wiper motor runs in high speed position but not in low speed position.

1. If wiper motor will not run on low speed, go to next step. If wiper motor will not run on high speed, go to step 3.
2. Disconnect wiper motor harness connector. Using a jumper wire, connect battery voltage to wiper motor terminal No. 2 (component side). Connect a second jumper wire between ground and wiper motor terminal No. 5 (component side). See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-3653-S02627038252000051100000). (Scheme 8) If motor runs, go to step 4. If motor does not run, replace wiper motor. See «WIPER MOTOR»(ref-3653-S41036362212000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
3. Disconnect wiper motor harness connector. Using a jumper wire, connect battery voltage to wiper motor terminal No. 1 (component side). Connect a second jumper wire between ground and wiper motor terminal No. 5 (component side). If motor runs, go to step 5. If motor does not run, replace wiper motor.
4. Remove HIGH/LOW wiper relay from power distribution center. Check continuity in Brown/White wire between HIGH/LOW wiper relay terminal "E" and wiper motor connector terminal No. 2. (Scheme 7)and (Scheme 8). If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open Brown/White wire.
5. Check continuity in Red/Yellow wire between HIGH/LOW wiper relay terminal "D" and wiper motor connector terminal No. 1. If continuity exists, check for faulty HIGH/LOW wiper relay. If continuity does not exist, repair open Red/Yellow wire.

WIPERS OPERATE AT HIGH SPEED WITH SWITCH IN ANY POSITION

Note. Wipers operate at high speed with switch in Low position. Wipers operate in Intermittent position, but every wipe is at high speed.

1. Disconnect wiper motor harness connector. Using a jumper wire, connect battery voltage to wiper motor terminal No. 2 (component side). Connect a second jumper wire between ground and wiper motor terminal No. 5 (component side). See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-3653-S02627038252000051100000). (Scheme 8) If motor runs at low speed, go to next step. If motor runs at high speed, replace motor. See «WIPER MOTOR»(ref-3653-S41036362212000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
2. Check for faulty HIGH/LOW wiper relay. Replace with known-good relay. Check for crossed wires between wiper motor and HIGH/LOW wiper relay. If problem exists, repair as necessary. If problem does not exist, go to next step.
3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect Body Control Module (BCM) White 12-pin C3 connector and remove HIGH/LOW wiper relay. (Scheme 7)and (Scheme 9). Check continuity between ground and BCM connector C3 terminal No. 12 (Violet wire). If continuity exists, repair short to ground. If continuity does not exist, replace BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article.

WIPERS RUN AT LOW SPEED WITH SWITCH IN HIGH SPEED POSITION

1. Remove HIGH/LOW wiper relay from power distribution center. (Scheme 7) Replace with known-good relay. If system operates normally, replace HIGH/LOW wiper relay. If system still operates at low speed in high position, go to next step.
2. Disconnect Body Control Module (BCM) White 12-pin harness connector C3. Check continuity in Violet wire between HIGH/LOW wiper relay terminal "C" and BCM harness connector C3 terminal No. 12. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-3653-S02627038252000051100000). (Scheme 7)and (Scheme 9). If continuity does not exist, repair open Violet wire. If continuity exists, go to next step.
3. Check wiper/washer switch. See «WIPER/WASHER SWITCH»(ref-3653-S40161512222000051100000) under COMPONENT TESTS. If wiper/washer switch is defective, replace wiper/washer switch. See «WIPER SWITCH»(ref-3653-S02371669802000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If wiper/washer switch is okay, check for binding linkage. See «WIPERS RUN SLOWLY AT ALL SPEEDS»(ref-3653-S21504005242000051100000).

WIPER MOTOR RUNS WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS ON & WIPER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF

1. Check wiper motor wiring harness for short between low speed motor feed terminal No. 2 (Brown/White wire), or high speed motor feed terminal No. 1 (Red/Yellow wire) and voltage. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-3653-S02627038252000051100000). If circuit is shorted to voltage, repair as necessary. If circuit is not shorted to voltage, go to next step.
2. Check for faulty wiper intermittent ON/OFF or HIGH/LOW wiper relay. If either relay is faulty, replace appropriate relay. If relays are okay, go to next step.
3. Check Dark Green wire between ON/OFF relay cavity "B" and HIGH/LOW wiper relay cavity "B" for short to voltage. If Dark Green wire is shorted to voltage, repair as necessary. If circuit is not shorted to voltage, go to next step.
4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect Body Control Module (BCM) White 12-pin harness connector C3. (Scheme 9) Check continuity of Red/Violet wire between ground and BCM harness connector C3 terminal No. 4. If continuity exists, repair short to ground in Red/Violet wire. If continuity does not exist, go to next step.
5. Check continuity of Red/Violet wire between BCM harness connector C3 terminal No. 4 and ON/OFF relay terminal "C". If continuity does not exist, repair open Red/Violet wire. If continuity exists, go to next step.
6. Disconnect BCM Black 24-pin harness connector C2. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage at BCM harness connector C2 terminal No. 8 (Dark Green/Red wire). If voltage is zero volts, replace BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article. If voltage is 10-15 volts, check Dark Green/Red wire for short to voltage. If voltage is more than zero volts, but less than 10 volts, check wiper/washer switch and wiring. See «WIPER/WASHER SWITCH»(ref-3653-S40161512222000051100000) under COMPONENT TESTS.

WIPERS RUN CONTINUOUSLY WITH SWITCH IN INTERMITTENT POSITION & WIPERS DO NOT PARK

1. Disconnect wiper motor harness connector. Check continuity between ground and wiper motor terminal No. 4 (component side). See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-3653-S02627038252000051100000). (Scheme 8) If continuity exists, replace wiper motor. See «WIPER MOTOR»(ref-3653-S41036362212000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If continuity does not exist, go to next step.
2. Manually move wiper motor to Park position. Check continuity between wiper motor terminals No. 4 and 5 (component side) with wiper motor in park position. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace wiper motor. See «WIPER MOTOR»(ref-3653-S41036362212000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
3. Disconnect Body Control Module (BCM) White 12-pin harness connector C3. Check continuity in Tan/Red wire between wiper motor harness connector terminal No. 4 and BCM harness connector C3 terminal No. 3. If continuity does not exist, repair open Tan/Red wire. If continuity exists, test wiper motor. See «WIPERS INOPERATIVE»(ref-3653-S27654539922000051100000).

WIPERS DO NOT PARK

1. Check for open in Tan/Red wire between wiper motor connector terminal No. 4 and BCM connector C3 terminal No. 3. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-3653-S02627038252000051100000). (Scheme 8)and (Scheme 9). Repair as necessary.
2. Check for defective BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M article. Repair as necessary.
3. Disconnect wiper motor connector. Connect fused jumper between battery voltage and wiper motor terminal No. 1 or 2. Connect jumper wire between ground and wiper motor terminal No. 5. Using DVOM, check resistance between wiper motor terminals No. 4 and 5. DVOM should indicate short to ground once for each revolution of wiper motor. If short is not indicated with each revolution, replace wiper motor. See «WIPER MOTOR»(ref-3653-S41036362212000051100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

WIPER/WASHER SWITCH

Wiper/washer switch is part of multifunction switch. Disconnect multifunction switch connector. See WIPER SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure resistance between switch terminals with switch in appropriate position. See WIPER/WASHER SWITCH RESISTANCE table. (Scheme 10) If resistance is not as specified, replace wiper/washer switch.

WIPER/WASHER SWITCH RESISTANCE

Scheme 10