PINPOINT TEST E : THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY IN THE
INTERMITTENT MODE
E1 VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A RAIN SENSOR
Inspect the vehicle for a rain sensor.
Is the vehicle equipped with a rain sensor?
Yes | GO to E2 |
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No | GO to E3 |
E2 VERIFY THE RAIN SENSITIVE WIPER FEATURE IS DISABLED IN THE VEHICLE MESSAGE CENTER
Ignition ON. Access the vehicle settings in the message center using the steering wheel controls and check the rain sensitive feature setting.
Is the rain sensitive feature enabled?
Yes | DISABLE the rain sensitive feature. INFORM the customer how to disable the rain sensitive feature, activating the intermittent setting. |
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No | GO to E3 |
E3 CHECK THE LOW SPEED WIPER OPERATION
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 low speed wipers operate when the low speed setting is selected?
Yes | GO to E4 |
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No | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
E4 CHECK THE INPUT FROM THE WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the SCCM Parameter Identifications (PIDs). Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the following SCCM wiper/washer switch Parameter Identifications (PIDs):
F_WIP_INT_D1 F_WIP_INT_D2 F_WIP_INT_D3 F_WIP_INT_D4 F_WIP_INT_D5 F_WIP_INT_D6
Cycle the wiper/washer switch from off through each of the intermittent settings.
Do the Parameter Identifications (PIDs) correspond correctly with each setting selection?
Yes | INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. REFER to: Windshield Wiper Motor - LHD (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation). |
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