Wipers Always On. Chevrolet Joy 2008

For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views DEFINITION: This table diagnoses the front wipers are always on when the wiper/washer switch is turned to the off position.
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 | Verify that the front wipers are always on when the wiper/washer switch is turned to the OFF position. Do the front wipers operate normally? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3

3

1. Turn the front wiper switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the front wiper motor connector.
3. Test the following circuits for a short to voltage condition at the wiper motor connector:

• | Run/Park

• | High

• | Low

Did any of the circuits measure a short to voltage?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

1. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch.
2. Retest the circuit that measured shorted to voltage at the wiper motor connector.

Does the circuit still have a short to voltage condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8
6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9
7 | Repair the short to voltage condition. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | --
8 | Replace the front wiper/washer switch. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 10 | --
9 | Replace the front wiper motor. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 10 | --
10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | --