WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM (w/o Rain Sensor) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tech Tips


  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

Wiper and Washer System
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Front wiper and washer system does not operate Windshield wiper switch

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Harness or connector -
Only front wiper system does not operate Windshield wiper switch

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Front wiper motor

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Harness or connector -
Front wiper system does not operate in LO or HI Windshield wiper switch

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Front wiper motor

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Harness or connector -
Front wiper system does not operate in INT Windshield wiper switch

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Front wiper motor

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Harness or connector -
Only front washer system does not operate Windshield wiper switch

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Front washer motor

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Harness or connector -
Front wiper arms do not return to their original positions Front wiper arm installation position

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Front wiper motor

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Rear wiper and washer system does not operate Windshield wiper switch

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Harness or connector -
Only rear wiper and washer system does not operate (w/ Rear Wiper) Windshield wiper switch

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Harness or connector -
Only rear wiper system does not operate (w/ Rear Wiper) Windshield wiper switch

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Rear wiper motor (except Double Swing Out Type)

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Rear wiper motor assembly (for Double Swing Out Type)

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Harness or connector -
Rear washer system does not operate (w/ Rear Wiper) Windshield wiper switch

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Rear washer motor

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Harness or connector -
Rear wiper arm does not return to its original position when wiper switch is turned off (w/ Rear Wiper) Rear wiper arm installation position (except Double Swing Out Type)

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Rear wiper arm installation position (for Double Swing Out Type)

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Rear wiper motor (except Double Swing Out Type)

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Rear wiper motor assembly (for Double Swing Out Type)

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Harness or connector -
Washer fluid does not flow Washer fluid -
Washer hose and nozzle -
Washer fluid level warning does not operate Windshield washer jar and tank

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Harness or connector -
Meter/gauge system

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Headlight Cleaner System (w/ Headlight Cleaner System)
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Headlight cleaner system does not operate when headlight cleaner switch is operated Headlight cleaner switch

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Headlight cleaner motor and pump assembly

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Headlight cleaner control relay

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Lighting system

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Main body ECU (cowl side junction block LH) -
Harness or connector -
Headlight cleaner system does not operate when the front washer switch is first operated* (w/ Headlight Auto Leveling) Headlight cleaner control relay

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Front washer operation

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Lighting system

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Main body ECU (cowl side junction block LH) -
Harness or connector -

Tech Tips

*: The headlight cleaner system operates when the front washer switch is first operated with the low beam headlights on after the ignition switch is turned to ON

Washer Nozzle Heater System (w/ Washer Nozzle Heater System)
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Washer nozzle heater does not operate Washer nozzle heater circuit

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