For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: This table diagnoses the wipers operates normally but will not return to the park position when the wiper operation is cancelled.
1 | Did you review the Wiper/Washer System Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems
2 | Verify that the front wiper will not park when the wiper operation is cancelled. Does the front wiper park? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3
3 |

1. Disconnect the front wiper motor connector. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement for access.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Connect a test light between cavity 2 of the front wiper motor connector and a good ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4 |

1. Make sure the wiper switch is in the off position.
2. Test for continuity between cavity 3 and cavity 1 of the front wiper motor connector.

Is there continuity between cavity 3 and cavity 1 of the front wiper motor connector?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5 |

1. Disconnect the front wiper/washer switch connector. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement for access.
2. Test for continuity between cavity 3 of the front wiper motor connector and cavity 5 of the front wiper/washer switch connector.

Is there continuity in the BLU/WHT wire?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

6 | Replace the front wiper motor. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 10 | --
7 | Replace the front wiper/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 10 | --
8 | Repair the open in the YEL/BLU wire between cavity 2 of the front wiper motor and S231. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | --
9 | Repair the open in the BLU/WHT wire between cavity 3 of the front wiper motor connector and cavity 5 of the front wiper/washer switch connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | --
10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3