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INTERMITTENT WIPER SPEED DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY PINPOINT TEST REFERENCE

PINPOINT TEST 4 THE INTERMITTENT WIPER SPEED DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 RETRIEVE THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
  • Retrieve and document continuous DTCs.
  • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool:
    • Clear continuous DTCs
  • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool:
    • Wiper/washer SJB on-demand self-test
  • Are DTCs recorded? 
Yes : If DTC B2179, B2180, B2181, carry out the multifunction switch component test. See appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article . If the switch tests OK, go to next step.
No : Carry out the multifunction switch component test. See appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article If the switch tests OK, go to step 3.
2 CHECK CIRCUIT (Y/R), 63 (R), 65 (DG) AND 680 (LB/O) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
  • Key OFF.
  • Disconnect: Multifunction switch 0918-104.
  • Disconnect: SJB J-2280d.
  • Key ON.
  • Measure the resistance between ground and multi-function switch:
    • 0918-104 pin 1, circuit (Y/R).
    • 0918-104 pin 2, circuit (DG).
    • 0918-104 pin 3, circuit (R).
    • 0918-104 pin 4, circuit (LB/O).
  • Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms? 
Yes : Go to step 5.
No : Repair circuit (Y/R), (R), (DG) or (LB/O) for a short to ground. Test the system for normal operation.
3 CHECK CIRCUIT (Y/R), (R), (DG) AND (LB/O) FOR AN OPEN
  • Key OFF.
  • Disconnect: Multifunction switch 0918-104.
  • Disconnect: SJB J-2280d.
  • Measure the resistance between multi-function switch:
    • 0918-104 pin 1, circuit (Y/R) and SJB J-2280d pin 6, circuit (Y/R).
    • 0918-104 pin 2, circuit (DG) and SJB J-2280d pin 10, circuit (DG).
    • 0918-104 pin 3, circuit (R) and SJB J-2280d pin 8, circuit (R).
    • 0918-104 pin 4, circuit (LB/O) and SJB J-2280d pin 12, circuit (LB/O).
  • Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 
Yes : Go to next step.
No : Repair circuit (Y/R), (R), (DG) or (LB/O) for an open. Test the system for normal operation.
4 CHECK CIRCUIT (Y/R), (R), (DG) AND (LB/O) FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
  • Measure the resistance between multi-function switch:
    • 0918-104 pin 1, circuit (Y/R) and 0918-104 pin 2, circuit (DG).
    • 0918-104 pin 1, circuit (Y/R) and 0918-104 pin 3, circuit (R).
    • 0918-104 pin 1, circuit (Y/R) and 0918-104 pin 4, circuit (LB/O).
    • 0918-104 pin 2, circuit (DG) and 0918-104 pin 3, circuit (R).
    • 0918-104 pin 2, circuit (DG) and 0918-104 pin 4, circuit (LB/O).
    • 0918-104 pin 3, circuit (R) and 0918-104 pin 4, circuit (LB/O).
  • Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms? 
Yes : Go to next step.
No : Repair circuit (Y/R), (R), (DG) or (LB/O) for a short together. Test the system for normal operation.
5 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
  • Disconnect all SJB connectors.
  • Check for:
    • corrosion.
    • pushed-out pins.
  • Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
  • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
  • Is the concern still present? 
Yes : Install a new SJB. See SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) . Clear the DTCs, Repeat the self-test.
No : The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. Clear the DTCs. Repeat the self-test.