For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: This table diagnoses the front washer pump inoperative and assumes that the front wipers operate normally.
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 washers are inoperative. Do the washers operate normally? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3
3 |

1. Disconnect the front washer pump. 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 washer pump connector and a good ground.
4. Pull and hold the wiper/washer switch to the wash position.

Does the test light illuminate with the wiper/washer switch pulled and held in the wash position?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4 |

1. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch connector. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement
2. Test for an open between cavity 2 of the front washer pump connector and cavity 8 of the wiper/washer switch.

Is there an open in the BLU/BLK wire?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

5 | Test for an open between cavity 1 of the front washer pump connector and ground. Did you test an open in the BLK wire? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7
6 | Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 10 | --
7 | Replace the washer pump. Refer to Washer Pump Replacement Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 10 | --
8 | Repair the Blk wire between ground G104 and cavity 1 of the front washer pump connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | --
9 | Repair the BLU/BLK wire between cavity 2 of the front washer pump connector and cavity 8 of the wiper/washer switch connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | --
10 | Operate the front washers in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3