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WIPERS STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY - PINPOINT TEST REFERENCE

PINPOINT TEST 2 THE WIPERS STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 RETRIEVE THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
  • Retrieve and document continuous DTCs.
  • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool:
    • Clear continuous DTCs
  • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool:
    • SJB wiper/washer self-test
  • Are DTCs present? 
Yes If DTC B1431, go to next step. If DTC B1446, go to step 3. If DTC B2179, B2180, B2181 or B2183, go to step 6.
No Carry out the run/park relay component test. If the relay tests OK, go to step 7.
2 CHECK CIRCUIT (G/V) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
  • Key in OFF position.
  • Disconnect: Wiper run/park relay.
  • Disconnect: SJB J-2280a.
  • Measure the resistance between ground and wiper run/park relay pin 2, circuit (G/V).
  • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
Yes Go to step 8.
No Repair circuit (G/V) for a short to ground. Test the system for normal operation.
3 CHECK CIRCUIT (BR/L) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
  • Key in OFF position.
  • Disconnect: SJB J-2280a.
  • Disconnect: Wiper motor 0919-101.
  • Key in ON position.
  • Measure the voltage between ground and wiper motor 0919-101 pin 5, circuit (BR/L).
  • Is voltage present? 
Yes Repair circuit (BR/L) for a short to voltage. Test Die system for normal operation.
No Go to next step.
4 CHECK CIRCUIT (L/GY) FOR VOLTAGE
  • Key in OFF position.
  • Disconnect: Wiper run/park relay.
  • Key in ON position.
  • Measure the voltage between ground and wiper run/park relay pin 3, circuit (L/GY).
  • Is voltage present? 
Yes Go to next step.
No Go to step 8.
5 CHECK CIRCUIT (L/GY) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
  • Key in OFF position.
  • Disconnect: Wiper high/low relay.
  • Key in ON position.
  • Measure the voltage between ground and wiper run/park relay pin 3, circuit (L/GY).
  • Is voltage present? 
Yes Repair circuit (L/GY) for a short to voltage. Test the system for normal operation.
No Repair circuit (L/G) for a short to voltage. Test the system for normal operation.
6 CHECK CIRCUITS (G/V), (V/W), (L/O) AND (BR/W) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
  • Key in OFF position.
  • Disconnect: SJB J-2280d.
  • Disconnect: Multifunction switch 0918-104.
  • Measure the resistance between ground and multi-function switch:
    • (DTC B2179) 0918-104 pin 1, circuit (G/V).
    • (DTC B2180) 0918-104 pin 2, circuit (L/O).
    • (DTC B2181) 0918-104 pin 3, circuit (V/W).
    • (DTC B2183) 0918-104 pin 4, circuit (BR/W).
  • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
Yes Carry out the multi-function switch component test. See table at the end of test. If the switch tests OK, go to step 8.
No Repair circuit (G/V), (L/O), (V/W) or (BR/W) for a short to ground. Test the system for normal operation.
7 CHECK CIRCUIT (V/O) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
  • Key in OFF position.
  • Disconnect: Wiper high/low relay.
  • Disconnect: Wiper motor 0919-101.
  • Key in ON position.
  • Measure the voltage between ground and wiper high/low relay pin 5, circuit (V/O).
  • Is voltage present? 
Yes Repair circuit (V/O) for a short to voltage. Test the system for normal operation.
No Go to next step.
8 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
  • Disconnect all SJB connectors.
  • Check for:
    • corrosion.
    • damaged pins.
    • 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.

Multifunction Switch, Wiper/Washer Portion Component Test 

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, WIPER/WASHER PORTION COMPONENT TEST

Circuit to test Connect ohm meter to terminals Move switch to these positions A good switch indicates
Front washer switch circuit 5 and 6 Front washer Closed circuit
Front washer switch circuit 5 and 6 Off Open circuit
Front washer switch circuit 5 and 6 Front washer Closed circuit
Font wiper switch circuit 1 and 6 Off Open circuit
Front washer switch circuit 1 and 6 Low Closed circuit
Front washer switch circuit 1 and 6 High Closed circuit
Front washer switch circuit 4 and 6 Off Open circuit
Front washer switch circuit 4 and 6 Low Open circuit
Front washer switch circuit 4 and 6 High Closed circuit
Front washer switch circuit 2 and 6 Off Open circuit
Front washer switch circuit 2 and 6 Low Closed circuit
Front washer switch circuit 2 and 6 High Closed circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 1 and 6 Interval 1 Closed circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 1 and 6 Intervals Closed circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 1 and 6 Interval 3 Open circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 1 and 6 Interval 4 Open circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 1 and 6 Interval 5 Open circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 3 and 6 Interval 1 Open circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 3 and 6 Interval 2 Closed circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 3 and 6 Interval 3 Closed circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 3 and 6 Interval 4 Closed circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 3 and 6 Interval 5 Open circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 2 and 6 Interval 1 Open circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 2 and 6 Interval 2 Open circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 2 and 6 Interval 3 Open circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 2 and 6 Interval 4 Closed circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit, front 2 and 6 Interval 5 Closed circuit