Rear Wiper Output Short To Ground - Chrysler Town and Country 2003 Owner's Manual

WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER
Symptom:

REAR WIPER OUTPUT SHORT TO GROUND

When Monitored and Set Condition:
REAR WIPER OUTPUT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored: Ignition ON
Set Condition:
REAR WIPER MOTOR FUNCTION
INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
BODY CONTROL MODULE
TEST
1 Ignition on, engine not running.
Turn on the Rear Wiper.
Does the Rear Wiper Function?
Yes → Go To 2
→ Go To 3
No
2 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIII , erase all BCM and FCM DTCs.
Turn the ignition off.
The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this
circuit.
Wiggle the wiring while checking for shorts and open circuits.
Were there any problems found?
Yes → Repair as necessary.
→ Test Complete.
No
3 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the Body Control Module harness connector.
Disconnect the Rear Wiper Motor harness connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Rear Wiper Motor Control circuit.
Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms?
Yes → Repair the Rear Wiper Motor Control Circuit for a short to
→ Go To 4
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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APPLICABILITY
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