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Possible Causes Ford Freestyle I

Wiper System & Washer System 59 illustrations ~5525 words

Possible Causes

  1. Fuse
  2. Open in circuits 58 (WH), 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD), 950 (WH/BK), 1203 (BK/LB) or 1205 (BK)
  3. Inoperative wiper switch
  4. Inoperative windshield wiper motor

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Scheme 1: PINPOINT TEST A: THE WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE
Scheme 1: PINPOINT TEST A: THE WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE

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  1. A1 CHECK CIRCUIT 1671 (RD) FOR VOLTAGE Disconnect: Wiper Motor C125. Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between windshield wiper C125-5, circuit 1671 (RD), harness side and ground; and between windshield wiper motor C125-8, circuit 1671 (RD), harness side and ground. Are the voltages greater than 10 volts? Yes: : GO to A10 . No: VERIFY the BJB fuse 37 (30A) is OK. If OK, GO to A2 .
  2. A2 CHECK CIRCUIT 1671 (RD) FOR AN OPEN Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Fuse 37. Key in OFF position. Measure the resistance between windshield wiper motor C125-5, circuit 1671 (RD), harness side, and battery junction box (BJB) windshield wiper fuse cavity 37, circuit 1671 (RD), harness side; and between windshield wiper motor J125-8, circuit 1671 (RD), harness side, and BJB fuse cavity 37, circuit 1671 (RD), harness side. Are both resistances less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to A3 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. A3 CHECK THE WIPER HIGH CURRENT RELAY Disconnect: Wiper High Current Relay. Carry out the wiper high current relay component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper high current relay pass the component test? Yes: GO to A4 . No: INSTALL a new wiper high current relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. A4 CHECK CIRCUIT 698 (RD) FOR VOLTAGE Measure the voltage between wiper high current relay pin 3, circuit 698 (RD), harness side and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: GO to A5 . No: VERIFY BJB fuse 4 (50A) is OK. If OK, CHECK BJB wiper high current relay pin 3 for looseness, corrosion, dirt or damage. REPAIR the circuit or install a new BJB as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. A5 CHECK BJB CIRCUIT 1672 (DB) FOR AN OPEN Connect a fused jumper wire between BJB wiper high current relay pin 3, circuit 698 (RD), harness side, and BJB wiper high speed relay pin 4, circuit 1672 (DB), harness side. Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between BJB wiper fuse C37, circuit 1672 (DB) and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: GO to A6 . No: CHECK BJB wiper high current relay pin 4, circuit 1672 (DB) and wiper fuse 37 cavity, circuit 1672 (DB) for looseness, corrosion, dirt or damage. REPAIR the open circuit or install a new BJB as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. A6 CHECK WIPER HIGH CURRENT RELAY CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR GROUND Measure the resistance between BJB wiper high current relay pin 2, circuit 1205 (BK), and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to A7 . No: CHECK BJB wiper high current relay pin 2 for looseness, corrosion, dirt or damage. REPAIR the open circuit or INSTALL a new BJB as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
  7. A7 CHECK CIRCUIT 296 (WH/PK) FOR VOLTAGE Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between BJB wiper high current relay pin 1, circuit 296 (WH/PK), harness side and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: The system is operating normally at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation. No: VERIFY SJB fuse 23 (7.5A) is OK. If OK, GO to A8 .
  8. A8 CHECK CIRCUIT 296 (WH/PK) FOR AN OPEN Key in OFF position. Disconnect: SJB C2280a. Measure the resistance between BJB wiper high current relay pin 1, circuit 296 (WH/PK), harness side and SJB C2280a-10, circuit 296 (WH/PK), harness side. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to A9 . No: REPAIR the circuit or install a new BJB as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
  9. A9 CHECK CIRCUIT 1716 (GY/YE) FOR VOLTAGE Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between SJB C2280b-4, circuit 1716 (GY/YE), harness side and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255282-S31049785852007053000000) . CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation. No: REFER to «PINPOINT TEST C: NO POWER IN RUN»(ref-255292-S15495050492007053000000) to diagnose the inoperative RUN/ACCESSORY circuit.
  10. A10 CHECK CIRCUITS 1205 (BK) AND 1203 (BK/LB) FOR OPENS Key in OFF position. Measure the resistance between windshield wiper C125-6, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground; and between windshield wiper motor C125-3, circuit 1203 (BK/LB), harness side and ground. Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to A11 . No: REPAIR the circuit(s). TEST the system for normal operation.
  11. A11 CHECK THE WIPER SWITCH Disconnect: Wiper Switch C202b. Carry out the wiper switch component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper switch pass the component test? Yes: GO to A12 . No: INSTALL a new wiper switch. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255292-S24276299312007053000000) .
  12. A12 CHECK WIPER SWITCH CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b-2, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to A13 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  13. A13 CHECK CIRCUITS 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD), 950 (WH/BK) AND 58 (WH) FOR OPENS Using «CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE»(ref-255293-S26826083172007053000000) , measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b harness side and windshield wiper motor C125 harness side: CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE Wiper Switch C202b Windshield Wiper Motor C125 C202b-12, circuit 61 (YE/RD) C125-10, circuit 61 (YE/RD) C202b-1, circuit 63 (RD) C125-11, circuit 63 (RD) C202b-5, circuit 950 (WH/BK) C125-12, circuit 950 (WH/BK) C202b-4, circuit 58 (WH) C125-1, circuit 58 (WH) Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to A14 . No: REPAIR the circuit(s). TEST the system for normal operation.
  14. A14 CHECK FOR CORRECT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector. Check for: corrosion. pushed-out pins. Connect the windshield wiper motor connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes: INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. Refer to «WIPER MOTOR - WINDSHIELD»(ref-255293-S28672518822007053000000) . TEST the system for normal operation. No: The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.
  1. Fuse
  2. Open in circuits 406 (BN/WH), 485 (PK/BK), 488 (DG), 700 (WH/PK) or 1205 (BK)
  3. Inoperative wiper switch
  4. Inoperative rear window wiper motor

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Scheme 13: PINPOINT TEST B: THE REAR WINDOW WIPER IS INOPERATIVE
Scheme 13: PINPOINT TEST B: THE REAR WINDOW WIPER IS INOPERATIVE

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  1. B1 CHECK THE LIFTGATE AJAR PID Monitor the liftgate ajar PID while opening and closing the liftgate. Does the liftgate ajar PID agree with the liftgate position? Yes: GO to B2 . No: REFER to «INTERIOR LIGHTING»(ref-255313-S29139364192007053000000) to diagnose the liftgate ajar circuit.
  2. B2 CHECK LIFTGATE AJAR CIRCUIT 700 (WH/PK) FOR AN OPEN Key in OFF position. Disconnect: SJB C2280c. Disconnect: Liftgate Ajar Switch C479. Using «CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE»(ref-255293-S18374778942007053000000) , measure the resistance between SJB C2280c, rear window wiper motor C476, and liftgate ajar switch C479 harness side: CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE SJB C2280C Liftgate Ajar Switch C479 Rear Window Wiper Motor C476 C2280c-5, circuit 700 (WH/PK) C479-C, circuit 700 (WH/PK) - C2280c-5, circuit 700 (WH/PK) - C476-3, circuit 700 (WH/PK) - C479-C, circuit 700 (WH/PK) C476-3, circuit 700 (WH/PK) Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to B3 . No: REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. B3 CHECK CIRCUIT 406 (BN/WH) FOR VOLTAGE Key in OFF position. Disconnect: Rear Window Wiper Motor C476. Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between rear window wiper motor C476-4, circuit 406 (BN/WH), harness side and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: GO to B12 . No: VERIFY BJB fuse 39 (25A) is OK. If OK, GO to B4 .
  4. B4 CHECK CIRCUIT 406 (BN/WH) FOR AN OPEN Disconnect: Rear Window Wiper Fuse 39. Key in OFF position. Measure the resistance between rear window wiper motor C476-4, circuit 406 (BN/WH), harness side, and battery junction box (BJB) windshield wiper fuse cavity 39, circuit 406 (BN/WH), harness side. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to B5 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. B5 CHECK THE WIPER HIGH CURRENT RELAY Disconnect: Wiper High Current Relay. Carry out the wiper high current relay component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper high current relay pass the component test? Yes: GO to B6 . No: INSTALL a new wiper high current relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. B6 CHECK CIRCUIT 698 (RD) FOR VOLTAGE Measure the voltage between wiper high current relay pin 3, circuit 698 (RD), harness side and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: GO to B7 . No: VERIFY BJB fuse 4 (50A) is OK. If OK, CHECK BJB wiper high current relay pin 3 for looseness, corrosion, dirt or damage. REPAIR the circuit or INSTALL a new BJB as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
  7. B7 CHECK BJB CIRCUIT 1672 (DB) FOR AN OPEN Connect a fused jumper wire between BJB wiper high current relay pin 3, circuit 698 (RD), harness side, and BJB wiper high speed relay pin 4, circuit 1672 (DB), harness side. Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between BJB rear wiper fuse C39, circuit 1672 (DB) and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: GO to B8 . No: CHECK BJB wiper high current relay pin 4, circuit 1672 (DB) and rear window wiper fuse 39 cavity, circuit 1672 (DB) for looseness, corrosion, dirt or damage. REPAIR the open circuit or INSTALL a new BJB as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
  8. B8 CHECK WIPER HIGH CURRENT RELAY CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR GROUND Measure the resistance between BJB wiper high current relay pin 2, circuit 1205 (BK) and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to B9 . No: CHECK BJB wiper high current relay pin 2 for looseness, corrosion, dirt or damage. REPAIR the open circuit or install a new BJB as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
  9. B9 CHECK CIRCUIT 296 (WH/PK) FOR VOLTAGE Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between BJB wiper high current relay pin 1, circuit 296 (WH/PK), harness side and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: The system is operating normally at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation. No: VERIFY SJB fuse 23 (7.5A) is OK. If OK, GO to B10 .
  10. B10 CHECK CIRCUIT 296 (WH/PK) FOR AN OPEN Key in OFF position. Disconnect: SJB C2280a. Measure the resistance between BJB wiper high current relay pin 1, circuit 296 (WH/PK), harness side and SJB C2280a-10, circuit 296 (WH/PK), harness side. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to B11 . No: REPAIR the circuit or INSTALL a new BJB as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
  11. B11 CHECK CIRCUIT 1716 (GY/YE) FOR VOLTAGE Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between SJB C2280b-4, circuit 1716 (GY/YE), harness side and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255282-S31049785852007053000000) . CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation. No: REFER to «PINPOINT TEST C: NO POWER IN RUN»(ref-255292-S15495050492007053000000) to diagnose the inoperative RUN/ACCESSORY circuit.
  12. B12 CHECK CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN Key in OFF position. Measure the resistance between rear window wiper C476-4, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to B13 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  13. B13 CHECK THE WIPER SWITCH Disconnect: Wiper Switch C202b. Carry out the wiper switch component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper switch pass the component test? Yes: GO to B14 . No: INSTALL a new wiper switch. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255292-S24276299312007053000000) .
  14. B14 CHECK WIPER SWITCH CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b-7, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to B15 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  15. B15 CHECK CIRCUITS 485 (PK/BK) AND 488 (DG) FOR OPENS Measure the resistance between the wiper switch C202b-8, circuit 488 (DG) harness side and the rear window wiper motor C476-2, circuit 488 (DG) harness side; and between the wiper switch C202b-10, circuit 485 (PK/BK) harness side and the rear window wiper motor C476-7, circuit 485 (PK/BK) harness side. Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to B16 . No: REPAIR the circuit(s). TEST the system for normal operation.
  16. B16 CHECK FOR CORRECT REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR OPERATION Disconnect the rear window wiper motor connector. Check for: corrosion. pushed-out pins. Connect the rear window wiper motor connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes: INSTALL a new rear window wiper motor. Refer to «WIPER MOTOR - WINDSHIELD»(ref-255293-S28672518822007053000000) . TEST the system for normal operation. No: The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.
  1. Short to ground in circuits 58 (WH), 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD), 950 (WH/BK), 1203 (BK/LB) or 1205 (BK)
  2. Inoperative wiper switch
  3. Inoperative windshield wiper motor

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Scheme 26: PINPOINT TEST C: THE WIPERS STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY
Scheme 26: PINPOINT TEST C: THE WIPERS STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY

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  1. C1 CHECK THE WIPER SWITCH Disconnect: Wiper Switch C202b. Carry out the wiper switch component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper switch pass the component test? Yes: GO to C2 . No: INSTALL a new wiper switch. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255292-S24276299312007053000000) .
  2. C2 CHECK WIPER SWITCH CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b-2, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to C3 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. C3 CHECK CIRCUITS 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD), 950 (WH/BK) AND 58 (WH) FOR SHORTS Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125. Using «CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE»(ref-255293-S05158511282007053000000) , measure the resistance between the windshield wiper motor C125 harness side and ground: CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE Windshield Wiper Motor C125 Ground C125-10, circuit 61 (YE/RD) ground C125-11, circuit 63 (RD) ground C125-12, circuit 950 (WH/BK) ground C125-1, circuit 58 (WH) ground Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms for each circuit? Yes: GO to C4 . No: REPAIR the circuit(s). TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. C4 CHECK FOR CORRECT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector. Check for: corrosion. pushed-out pins. Connect the windshield wiper motor connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes: INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. Refer to «WIPER MOTOR - WINDSHIELD»(ref-255293-S28672518822007053000000) . TEST the system for normal operation. No: The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.
  1. Short to ground in circuits 406 (BN/WH), 485 (PK/BK), 488 (DG) or 1205 (BK)
  2. Inoperative wiper switch
  3. Inoperative rear window wiper motor

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Scheme 28: PINPOINT TEST D: THE REAR WINDOW WIPER STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY
Scheme 28: PINPOINT TEST D: THE REAR WINDOW WIPER STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY

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  1. D1 CHECK THE WIPER SWITCH Disconnect: Wiper Switch C202b. Carry out the wiper switch component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper switch pass the component test? Yes: GO to D2 . No: INSTALL a new wiper switch. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255292-S24276299312007053000000) .
  2. D2 CHECK WIPER SWITCH CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b-2, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to D3 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. D3 CHECK CIRCUITS 485 (PK/BK) AND 488 (DG) FOR SHORTS Measure the resistance between the rear window wiper motor C476-2, circuit 488 (DG), harness side and ground; and between the rear window wiper motor C476-7, circuit 485 (PK/BK), harness side and ground. Are both resistances greater than 10,000 ohms? Yes: GO to D4 . No: REPAIR the circuit(s). TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. D4 CHECK FOR CORRECT REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR OPERATION Disconnect the rear window wiper motor connector. Check for: corrosion. pushed-out pins. Connect the rear window wiper motor connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes: INSTALL a new rear window wiper motor. Refer to «WIPER MOTOR - WINDSHIELD»(ref-255293-S28672518822007053000000) . TEST the system for normal operation. No: The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.
  1. Open in circuits 58 (WH), 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD), 950 (WH/BK), 1203 (BK/LB) or 1205 (BK)
  2. Inoperative wiper switch
  3. Inoperative windshield wiper motor

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Scheme 30: PINPOINT TEST E: THE HIGH/LOW WIPER SPEEDS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY (INTERMITTENT WIPER MODE OK)
Scheme 30: PINPOINT TEST E: THE HIGH/LOW WIPER SPEEDS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY (INTERMITTENT WIPER MODE OK)

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  1. E1 CHECK THE WIPER SWITCH Disconnect: Wiper Switch C202b. Carry out the wiper switch component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper switch pass the component test? Yes: GO to E2 . No: INSTALL a new wiper switch. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255292-S24276299312007053000000) .
  2. E2 CHECK WIPER SWITCH CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b-2, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to E3 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. E3 CHECK CIRCUITS 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD), 950 (WH/BK) AND 58 (WH) FOR OPENS Using «CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE»(ref-255293-S14066585352007053000000) , measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b harness side and windshield wiper motor C125 harness side: CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE Wiper Switch C202b Windshield Wiper Motor C125 C202b-12, circuit 61 (YE/RD) C125-10, circuit 61 (YE/RD) C202b-1, circuit 63 (RD) C125-11, circuit 63 (RD) C202b-5, circuit 950 (WH/BK) C125-12, circuit 950 (WH/BK) C202b-4, circuit 58 (WH) C125-1, circuit 58 (WH) Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to E4 . No: REPAIR the circuit(s). TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. E4 CHECK FOR CORRECT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector. Check for: corrosion. pushed-out pins. Connect the windshield wiper motor connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes: INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. Refer to «WIPER MOTOR - WINDSHIELD»(ref-255293-S28672518822007053000000) . TEST the system for normal operation. No: The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.
  1. Open in circuits 58 (WH), 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD), 950 (WH/BK), 1203 (BK/LB) or 1205 (BK)
  2. Inoperative wiper switch
  3. Inoperative windshield wiper motor

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Scheme 32: PINPOINT TEST F: THE INTERMITTENT WIPER SPEED DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY (HIGH/LOW SPEEDS OK)
Scheme 32: PINPOINT TEST F: THE INTERMITTENT WIPER SPEED DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY (HIGH/LOW SPEEDS OK)

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  1. F1 CHECK THE WIPER SWITCH Disconnect: Wiper Switch C202b. Carry out the wiper switch component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper switch pass the component test? Yes: GO to F2 . No: INSTALL a new wiper switch. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255292-S24276299312007053000000) .
  2. F2 CHECK WIPER SWITCH CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b-2, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to F3 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. F3 CHECK CIRCUITS 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD), 950 (WH/BK) AND 58 (WH) FOR OPENS Using «CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE»(ref-255293-S33239559212007053000000) , measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b harness side and windshield wiper motor C125 harness side: CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE Wiper Switch C202b Windshield Wiper Motor C125 C202b-12, circuit 61 (YE/RD) C125-10, circuit 61 (YE/RD) C202b-1, circuit 63 (RD) C125-11, circuit 63 (RD) C202b-5, circuit 950 (WH/BK) C125-12, circuit 950 (WH/BK) C202b-4, circuit 58 (WH) C125-1, circuit 58 (WH) Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to F4 . No: REPAIR the circuit(s). TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. F4 CHECK FOR CORRECT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector. Check for: corrosion. pushed-out pins. Connect the windshield wiper motor connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes: INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. Refer to «WIPER MOTOR - WINDSHIELD»(ref-255293-S28672518822007053000000) . TEST the system for normal operation. No: The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.
  1. Open in circuits 406 (BN/WH), 485 (PK/BK), 488 (DG) or 1205 (BK)
  2. Inoperative wiper switch
  3. Inoperative rear window wiper motor

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Scheme 34: PINPOINT TEST G: THE WIPERS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY - REAR WINDOW
Scheme 34: PINPOINT TEST G: THE WIPERS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY - REAR WINDOW

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  1. G1 CHECK THE WIPER SWITCH Disconnect: Wiper Switch C202b. Carry out the wiper switch component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper switch pass the component test? Yes: GO to G2 . No: INSTALL a new wiper switch. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255292-S24276299312007053000000) .
  2. G2 CHECK WIPER SWITCH CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b-7, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to G3 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. G3 CHECK CIRCUITS 485 (PK/BK) AND 488 (DG) FOR OPENS Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b-8, circuit 488 (DG) harness side and rear window wiper motor C476-2, circuit 488 (DG) harness side; and between wiper switch C202b-10, circuit 485 (PK/BK) harness side and rear wiper motor C476-7, circuit 485 (PK/BK) harness side. Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to G4 . No: REPAIR the circuit(s). TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. G4 CHECK FOR CORRECT REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
  1. Disconnect the rear window wiper motor connector.
  2. Check for: corrosion. pushed-out pins.
  3. Connect the rear window wiper motor connectors and make sure they are seated correctly.
  4. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
  5. Is the concern still present?

Yes: INSTALL a new rear window wiper motor. Refer to WIPER MOTOR - REAR WINDOW . TEST the system for normal operation.

No: The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.

  1. Open in circuits 28 (BK/PK), 61 (YE/RD) or 1205 (BK)
  2. Inoperative wiper switch

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Scheme 36: PINPOINT TEST H: THE WIPERS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY IN THE MIST POSITION
Scheme 36: PINPOINT TEST H: THE WIPERS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY IN THE MIST POSITION
  1. H1 CHECK THE WIPER SWITCH Disconnect: Wiper Switch C202b. Carry out the wiper switch component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper switch pass the component test? Yes: GO to H2 . No: INSTALL a new wiper switch. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255292-S24276299312007053000000) .
  2. H2 CHECK WIPER SWITCH CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b-7, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to H3 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. H3 CHECK CIRCUIT 28 (BK/PK) AND 61 (YE/RD) FOR OPENS

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  1. Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125.
  2. Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b-6, circuit 28 (BK/PK), harness side and C125-9, circuit 28 (BK/PK), harness side; and between wiper switch C202b-12, circuit 61 (YE/RD), harness side and 0125-10, circuit 61 (YE/RD), harness side.
  3. Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?

Yes: GO to PINPOINT TEST J to diagnose the washer circuits.

No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

  1. Open in circuits 485 (PK/BK) or 1205 (BK)
  2. Inoperative wiper switch

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Scheme 38: PINPOINT TEST I: THE WASH AND WIPE FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE - REAR
Scheme 38: PINPOINT TEST I: THE WASH AND WIPE FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE - REAR

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  1. I1 CHECK THE LIFTGATE AJAR PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION (PID) Monitor the liftgate ajar PID while opening and closing the liftgate. Does the liftgate ajar PID agree with the liftgate position? Yes: GO to I2 . No: REFER to «INTERIOR LIGHTING»(ref-255313) to diagnose the liftgate ajar circuit.
  2. I2 CHECK LIFTGATE AJAR CIRCUIT 700 (WH/PK) FOR AN OPEN Key in OFF position. Disconnect: SJB C2280c. Disconnect: Liftgate Ajar Switch C479. Using «CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE»(ref-255293-S30238238102007053000000) , measure the resistance between SJB C2280c, rear window wiper motor C476, and liftgate ajar switch C479 harness side: CIRCUIT REFERENCE TABLE SJB C2280C Liftgate Ajar Switch C479 Rear Window Wiper Motor C476 C2280c-5, circuit 700 (WH/PK) C479-C, circuit 700 (WH/PK) - C2280c-5, circuit 700 (WH/PK) - C476-3, circuit 700 (WH/PK) - C479-C, circuit 700 (WH/PK) C476-3, circuit 700 (WH/PK) Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to I3 . No: REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. I3 CHECK THE WIPER SWITCH Disconnect: Wiper Switch C202b. Carry out the wiper switch component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper switch pass the component test? Yes: GO to I4 . No: INSTALL a new wiper switch. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255292-S24276299312007053000000) .
  4. I4 CHECK WIPER SWITCH CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b7, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to I5 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. I5 CHECK CIRCUIT 485 (PK/BK) FOR AN OPEN Measure the resistance between wiper switch C202b-10, circuit 485 (PK/BK), harness side and C476-7, circuit 485 (PK/BK), harness side. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to I6 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. I6 CHECK FOR CORRECT REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR OPERATION Disconnect all rear window wiper motor connectors. Check for: corrosion. pushed-out pins. Connect the rear window wiper motor connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes: INSTALL a new rear window wiper motor. Refer to «WIPER MOTOR - REAR WINDOW»(ref-255293-S39892604642007053000000) . TEST the system for normal operation. No: The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.
  1. Open in circuits 28 (BK/PK), 941 (BK/WH) or 1205 (BK)
  2. Inoperative wiper switch
  3. Inoperative washer pump motor
  4. Inoperative windshield wiper motor
  5. Inoperative rear window wiper motor (Freestyle only)

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Scheme 41: PINPOINT TEST J: THE WASHER PUMP IS INOPERATIVE
Scheme 41: PINPOINT TEST J: THE WASHER PUMP IS INOPERATIVE

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  1. J1 CHECK CIRCUIT 28 (BK/PK) OR 485 (PK/BK) FOR GROUND Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125. Disconnect: Rear Window Wiper Motor C476 (Freestyle only). For the windshield washer, measure the resistance between windshield wiper motor C125-9, circuit 28 (BK/PK), harness side and ground while depressing the wiper switch to the windshield wiper wash position. For the rear window washer (Freestyle only), measure the resistance between rear window wiper motor C476-7, circuit 485 (PK/BK), harness side and ground while depressing the wiper switch to the rear window wash position. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to J3 . No: GO to J2 .
  2. J2 CHECK THE WIPER SWITCH Disconnect: Wiper Switch C202a. Carry out the wiper switch component test. Refer to «COMPONENT TESTING»(ref-252570) article for component testing. Did the wiper switch pass the component test? Yes: GO to J3 . No: INSTALL a new wiper switch. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255292-S24276299312007053000000) .
  3. J3 CHECK CIRCUIT 941 (BK/WH) FOR GROUND Key in OFF position. Connect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125. Disconnect: Washer Pump Motor C1397. Measure the resistance between C1397-1, circuit 941 (BK/WH), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to J4 . No: GO to J8 .
  4. J4 CHECK CIRCUIT 946 (VT/LG) OR 1205 (BK) FOR GROUND For Freestyle, measure the resistance between C1397-2, circuit 946 (VT/LG), harness side and ground. For Five Hundred and Montego, measure the resistance between C1397-2, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: For Freestyle, GO to J5 . For Five Hundred and Montego, GO to J6 . No: For Freestyle, GO to J7 . For Five Hundred and Montego, REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. J5 CHECK CIRCUIT 946 (VT/LG) FOR VOLTAGE Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between C1397-2, circuit 946 (VT/LG), harness side and ground while depressing the wiper switch to the rear wiper wash position. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: GO to J6 . No: GO to J9 .
  6. J6 CHECK CIRCUIT 941 (BK/WH) FOR VOLTAGE Key in OFF position. Connect: Rear Window Wiper Motor C476. Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between C1397-1, circuit 941 (BK/WH), harness side and ground while depressing the multi-function switch to the windshield wiper wash position. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: INSTALL a new washer pump motor. Refer to «WASHER PUMP AND RESERVOIR - WINDSHIELD»(ref-255293-S25032095402007053000000) . TEST the system for normal operation. No: GO to J9 .
  7. J7 CHECK CIRCUIT 946 (VT/LG) FOR OPEN Disconnect: Rear Wiper Motor C476. Measure the resistance between rear window wiper motor C476-7, circuit 946 (VT/LG), harness side and C1397-2, circuit 946 (VT/LG), harness side. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: GO to J9 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  8. J8 CHECK CIRCUIT 941 (BK/WH) FOR OPEN Key in OFF position. Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125. Measure the resistance between windshield wiper motor C125-7, circuit 941 (BK/WH), harness side and washer pump C1397-1, circuit 941 (BK/WH), harness side. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes: For the windshield wiper motor, GO to J9 . For the rear window wiper motor (Freestyle only), GO to J10 . No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  9. J9 CHECK FOR CORRECT REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR OPERATION Disconnect all rear window wiper motor connectors. Check for: corrosion. pushed-out pins. Connect the rear window wiper motor connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes: INSTALL a new rear window wiper motor. refer to «WIPER MOTOR - REAR WINDOW»(ref-255293-S39892604642007053000000) . TEST the system for normal operation. No: The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.
  10. J10 CHECK FOR CORRECT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector. Check for: corrosion. pushed-out pins. Connect the windshield wiper motor connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes: INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. Refer to «WIPER MOTOR - WINDSHIELD»(ref-255293-S28672518822007053000000) . TEST the system for normal operation. No: The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.

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Scheme 48: Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment - Windshield
Scheme 48: Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment - Windshield
  1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
  2. Verify that the RH and LH wiper blades are located at the specified position.
  3. If not within specification, remove the wiper pivot arms and reposition to the correct location. refer to «WIPER PIVOT ARM - FRONT»(ref-255293-S21664002712007053000000) .

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Scheme 49: Wiper and Washer System - Exploded View, Front
Scheme 49: Wiper and Washer System - Exploded View, Front
  1. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedure.

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Scheme 50: Removal and Installation
Scheme 50: Removal and Installation

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  1. Open the wiper pivot arm nut cover.
  2. Remove the nut and the wiper pivot arm. To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Adjust the wiper pivot arms. For additional information, refer to «WIPER BLADE AND PIVOT ARM ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD»(ref-255293-S31896088022007053000000) .

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Scheme 52: Removal and Installation
Scheme 52: Removal and Installation
  1. Remove the wiper pivot arms and cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to «WIPER PIVOT ARM - FRONT»(ref-255293-S21664002712007053000000) and «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255297-S21419825242007053000000) .
  2. Remove the wiper mounting arm and wiper pivot shaft assembly. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the 3 bolts. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Adjust the wiper pivot arms. For additional information, refer to «WIPER BLADE AND PIVOT ARM ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD»(ref-255293-S31896088022007053000000) .

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Scheme 53: Removal and Installation
Scheme 53: Removal and Installation
  1. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to «WIPER MOUNTING ARM AND PIVOT SHAFT»(ref-255293-S26225623212007053000000) .
  2. Remove the windshield motor. Disconnect the wiper pivot arm linkage. Remove the 3 bolts. To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 54: Wiper and Washer System - Exploded View, Rear
Scheme 54: Wiper and Washer System - Exploded View, Rear
  1. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedure.

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Scheme 55: Removal and Installation
Scheme 55: Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the rear wiper pivot arm. For additional information, refer to «WIPER PIVOT ARM - REAR»(ref-255293-S16498707022007053000000) .
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255300-S31872584612007053000000) .
  3. Open the rear window wiper pivot arm nut cover.
  4. Remove the rear window wiper pivot arm nut. To install, tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the rear window wiper assembly. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the 3 bolts. To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 58: Removal and Installation
Scheme 58: Removal and Installation

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  1. Open the wiper pivot arm nut cover.
  2. Remove the nut and the wiper pivot arm. To install, tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb-ft).
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.