WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM 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.

Front Wiper and Washer System
Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Front wipers do not operate at all	Windshield wiper motor assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Front wipers do not operate in INT	Windshield wiper motor assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Front wipers do not operate in LO or HI	Windshield wiper motor assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Only front washer does not operate	Windshield washer motor and pump assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Washer fluid does not flow	Washer fluid	-
Washer fluid does not flow	Washer hose and nozzle	-
Front wiper arms do not return to their original positions when wiper switch is turned off	Front wiper arm installation position	Click here
	Windshield wiper motor assembly	Click here

Rear Wiper and Washer System (w/ Rear Wiper and Washer System)
Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Rear wiper does not operate at all	Rear wiper motor assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Rear wiper does not operate in ON or INT	Rear wiper motor assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Only rear washer does not operate	Rear washer motor and pump assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Washer fluid does not flow	Washer fluid	-
Washer fluid does not flow	Washer hose and nozzle	-
Rear wiper arm does not return to its original position when wiper switch is turned off	Rear wiper arm installation position	Click here
	Rear wiper motor assembly	-