Wipers and Washers — 2016 workshop reference 1475

NOTE: It may be necessary to disconnect and then reconnect the battery after the repair to enable the wiper operation.

B1 CHECK THE HIGH SPEED WIPER OPERATION

Ignition ON. Place the wiper/washer switch to the high speed setting and observe the windshield wipers. Place the wiper/washer switch to the off setting.

Do the windshield wipers operate with the wiper/washer switch in the high speed setting?

Yes	GO to B2
No	GO to Pinpoint Test A

B2 CHECK THE LOW SPEED WIPER OPERATION

Place the wiper/washer switch to the low speed setting and observe the windshield wipers. Place the wiper/washer switch to the off setting.

Do the windshield wipers operate with the wiper/washer switch in the low speed setting?

Yes	If not equipped with a rain sensor, GO to Pinpoint Test E If equipped with a rain sensor, GO to Pinpoint Test F
No	GO to B3

B3 CHECK THE INPUT TO THE SCCM (STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE)

Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the SCCM Parameter Identifications (PIDs). Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the SCCM F_WIP_SLO_SW PID. Place the wiper/washer switch to the low speed setting.

Does the PID indicate the wiper/washer switch is in the low speed setting?

Yes	If equipped with a rain sensor, GO to B4 If not equipped with a rain sensor, GO to B5
No	INSTALL a new wiper/washer switch. REFER to: Steering Column Multifunction Switch RH (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation). TEST the system for normal operation. If the concern is still present, INSTALL a new SCCM. REFER to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation).

Yes

If equipped with a rain sensor, GO to B4 If not equipped with a rain sensor, GO to B5

INSTALL a new wiper/washer switch. REFER to: Steering Column Multifunction Switch RH (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation).

TEST the system for normal operation. If the concern is still present, INSTALL a new SCCM. REFER to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation).

B4 ISOLATE THE RAIN SENSOR

Ignition OFF. Disconnect Rain Sensor C914. Ignition ON. Place the wiper/washer switch to the low speed setting and observe the windshield wipers. Place the wiper/washer switch to the off setting.

Do the windshield wipers operate with the wiper/washer switch in the low speed setting?

Yes	INSTALL a new rain sensor. REFER to: Rain Sensor (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).

Source reference 1475

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