GMC Chevrolet Camaro 1998 Service Manual page 409

Body and Accessories Wipers/Washer Systems 8-167
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
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Wiper/Washer System Check
Step Action
Normal Result(s) Abnormal Result(s)*
1. Turn the ignition switch
The wipers operate at LO speed. The
• Washers Inoperative.
to RUN.
washer sprays the windshield as long
• Wipers Mist, Delay, a.nd Low
as the washer switch is held in the
1
2. Hold the washer switch in the
ON position. After releasing the
Modes Inoperative.
ON position.
switch, the washer stops and the
wipers return to the park position
after 2-4 sweeps.
Turn the wiper switch to DELAY The wipers make one complete Wipers Delay Mode Inoperative.
2
(pulse mode). sweep, then pause for 1-22 seconds
before making the next sweep. The
pause time is adjusted by turning the
wiper switch through the delay range.
1. Turn the wiper switch
The washer sprays as long as the
• Washers Inoperative.
to DELAY.
washer switch is held ON. The wipers
• Wipers Mist, Delay, and Low
run at low speed during spray period
3
2. Hold the wiper switch ON
and continue for 2-4 sweeps after the
Modes Inoperative.
for 1-2 seconds.
washer switch is released. The
wipers then return to pulse operation.
4
Turn the wiper switch to LO. The wipers run continuously at
Wipers Mist, Delay, and Low Modes
low speed.
Inoperative.
5
Turn the wiper switch to HI.
The wipers run continuously at Wipers High Mode Inoperative, Low
high speed.
Mode Operates.
Turn the wiper switch to OFF. The wipers return to the park positi'on
• Wipers Always On.
6
at low speed.
• Wipers Blades Do Not Park with
Switch Off.
Turn the wiper switch to MIST, The wipers make one complete
Wipers Mist, Delay, and Low Modes
7 then release. sweep, then return to the park Inoperative.
position.
• Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.
Wipers All Modes Inoperative
Step
Action Value(s) Yes No
Was the Wiper/Washer System Check performed? Go to
1
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Wiper/Washer
Go to Step 2 System Check
1. Set ignition switch to RUN.
2. Backprobe from the wiper/washer switch
2
connector C215, terminal D to ground, with a
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test light.
Is the test light on? Go to Step 4 Go to Step 3
Repair the open or poor connection in CKT 143 to the
Go to
3
wiper/washer switch.
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Wiper/Washer
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Is the repair complete? System Check
1. Set the wiper switch to HI.
4
2. Connect the test light from connector C215,
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terminal G, to ground.
Is the test light on?
Go to Step 7 Go to Step 5
Check for a poor connection at connector C215,
5
terminal D or for an open in the pigtail (CKT 143) to the
wiper/washer switch.
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Is a poor connection or an open present? Go to Step 6 Go to Step 14
Repair the poor connection or the open in' the
Go to
6
pigtail (CKT 143).
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Wiper/Washer
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Is the repair complete?
System Check