F5 CHECK THE WINDSHIELD FOR DAMAGE
Is any windshield damage present near the area of the rain sensor?
Yes | INSTALL a new windshield. REFER to: Fixed Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures). |
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No | GO to F6 |
F6 CHECK THE WINDSHIELD GLASS FOR STREAKING
Ignition ON. Turn the wiper/washer switch to the low speed wiper setting and while applying water to the windshield surface. Observe the wipe quality, especially around the area of the rain sensor.
Is any streaking present on the windshield around the area of the rain sensor?
Yes | GO to F7 |
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No | GO to F9 |
F7 CHECK THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES FOR STREAKING
Ignition OFF. Clean the windshield glass with glass cleaner. Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl alcohol swabs. Wipe the entire length of the wiper blades. Ignition ON. Place the wiper/washer switch to the low speed wiper setting and while applying water to the windshield surface. Observe the wipe quality, especially around the area of the rain sensor.
Was there noticeable improvement in the wipe quality after cleaning the glass and the wiper blades?
Yes | GO to F8 |
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No | INSTALL new wiper blades. GO to F8 |
F8 RECHECK THE RAIN SENSITIVE WIPERS OPERATION
Place the wiper/washer switch to the auto/intermittent 5 setting (most sensitive to moisture) while applying water on the windshield above the rain sensor.
Do the wipers operate when water is applied to the windshield surface?
Yes | The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by poor wipe quality on the windshield around the rain sensor. |
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No | GO to F9 |
F9 CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE LENS GEL
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