Washer Fluid Level Warning Switch Circuit: Procedure
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (LEVEL WARNING SWITCH)
- Use the Data List to check if the level warning switch is functioning properly. Refer to DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST .COMBINATION METER
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Washer Switch Level warning switch/ON or OFF ON: Washer jar and tank empty
OFF: Washer jar and tank full- OK
On the Techstream screen, item changes between ON and OFF according to the above chart.
NG → See step 3
OK: Go to next step
- Use the Data List to check if the level warning switch is functioning properly. Refer to DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST .
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (WASHER LEVEL WARNING LIGHT)
- Operate the Techstream according to the display and select Active Test. Refer to DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST .COMBINATION METER
Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note Indicat. Lamp Washer Washer level warning light ON/OFF - OK
Washer level warning light condition can be switched by Active Test.
NG → See step 5
OK: Go to next step
- Operate the Techstream according to the display and select Active Test. Refer to DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST .
- INSPECT LEVEL WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Remove the level warning switch. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 - 2 Fluid volume is more than 900 cc (54.9 cu.in.) 10 kΩ or higher 1 - 2 Fluid volume is less than 500 cc (30.5 cu.in.) Below 1 Ω HINT:
When the fluid volume is between 500 and 900 cc (30.5 and 54.9 cu.in.), the level warning switch may be on or off.
NG → See step 6
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (LEVEL WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY AND BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the A17 level warning switch connector.
- Disconnect the C50 combination meter connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A17-1 (S) - C50-15 (WLVL) Always Below 1 Ω A17-2 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω A17-1 (S) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 5
- PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- REPLACE LEVEL WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL