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(CTM) from the CTM connector receptacle. Reconnect
the battery negative cable. Turn the ignition switch
to the On position. With the washer button
depressed, check for battery voltage at the washer
switch sense circuit cavity of the instrument panel
wire harness connector (Connector C1) for the CTM.
If OK, proceed to the diagnosis for the wiper relay.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/
WIPER RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If
not OK, repair the open washer switch sense circuit
between the CTM and the multi-function switch as
required.
CLEANING - WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM
WIPER SYSTEM
The squeegees of wiper blades exposed to the ele-
ments for a long time tend to lose their wiping effec-
tiveness. Periodic cleaning of the squeegees is
suggested to remove any deposits of salt or road film.
The wiper blades, arms, and windshield glass should
only be cleaned using a sponge or soft cloth and
windshield washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a non-
abrasive cleaner. If the wiper blades continue to
leave streaks, smears, hazing, or beading on the
glass after thorough cleaning of the squeegees and
the glass, the entire wiper blade assembly must be
replaced.
CAUTION: Protect the rubber squeegees of the
wiper blades from any petroleum-based cleaners,
solvents, or contaminants. These products can rap-
idly deteriorate the rubber squeegees.
WASHER SYSTEM
If the washer system is contaminated with foreign
material, drain the washer reservoir by removing the
front washer pump/motor from the reservoir. Clean
foreign material from the inside of the washer reser-
voir using clean washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a
non-abrasive cleaner. Flush foreign material from the
washer system plumbing by first disconnecting the
washer hoses from the washer nozzles, then running
the washer pump/motor to run clean washer fluid or
water through the system. Plugged or restricted
washer nozzles should be carefully back-flushed
using compressed air. If the washer nozzle obstruc-
tion cannot be cleared, replace the washer nozzle.
CAUTION: Never introduce petroleum-based clean-
ers, solvents, or contaminants into the washer sys-
tem. These products can rapidly deteriorate the
rubber seals and hoses of the washer system, as
well as the rubber squeegees of the wiper blades.CAUTION: Never use compressed air to flush the
washer system plumbing. Compressed air pres-
sures are too great for the washer system plumbing
components and will result in further system dam-
age. Never use sharp instruments to clear a
plugged washer nozzle or damage to the nozzle ori-
fice and improper nozzle spray patterns will result.
INSPECTION - WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM
WIPER SYSTEM
The wiper blades and wiper arms should be
inspected periodically, not just when wiper perfor-
mance problems are experienced. This inspection
should include the following points:
(1) Inspect the wiper arms for any indications of
damage, or contamination. If the wiper arms are con-
taminated with any foreign material, clean them as
required. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/
WASHERS - CLEANING). If a wiper arm is damaged
or corrosion is evident, replace the wiper arm with a
new unit. Do not attempt to repair a wiper arm that
is damaged or corroded.
(2) Carefully lift the wiper blade off of the glass.
Note the action of the wiper arm hinge. The wiper
arm should pivot freely at the hinge, but with no
side-to-side looseness evident. If there is any binding
evident in the wiper arm hinge, or there is evident
side-to-side play in the wiper arm hinge, replace the
wiper arm.
CAUTION: Do not allow the wiper arm to spring
back against the glass without the wiper blade in
place or the glass may be damaged.
(3) Once proper hinge action of the wiper arm is
confirmed, check the hinge for proper spring tension.
Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm. Either
place a small postal scale between the blade end of
the wiper arm and the glass, or carefully lift the
blade end of the arm away from the glass using a
small fish scale. Compare the scale readings between
the right and left wiper arms. Replace a wiper arm if
it has comparatively lower spring tension, as evi-
denced by a lower scale reading.
(4) Inspect the wiper blades and squeegees for any
indications of damage, contamination, or rubber dete-
rioration (Fig. 1). If the wiper blades or squeegees
are contaminated with any foreign material, clean
them and the glass as required. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING). After
cleaning the wiper blade and the glass, if the wiper
blade still fails to clear the glass without smearing,
streaking, chattering, hazing, or beading, replace the
wiper blade. Also, if a wiper blade is damaged or the
squeegee rubber is damaged or deteriorated, replace
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WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)

the wiper blade with a new unit. Do not attempt to
repair a wiper blade that is damaged.
WASHER SYSTEM
The washer system components should be
inspected periodically, not just when washer perfor-
mance problems are experienced. This inspection
should include the following points:
(1) Check for ice or other foreign material in the
washer reservoir. If contaminated, clean and flush
the washer system. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIP-
ERS/WASHERS - CLEANING).
(2) Inspect the washer plumbing for pinched, leak-
ing, deteriorated, or incorrectly routed hoses and
damaged or disconnected hose fittings. Replace dam-
aged or deteriorated hoses and hose fittings. Leaking
washer hoses can sometimes be repaired by cutting
the hose at the leak and splicing it back together
using an in-line connector fitting. Similarly, sections
of deteriorated hose can be cut out and replaced by
splicing in new sections of hose using in-line connec-
tor fittings. Whenever routing a washer hose or a
wire harness containing a washer hose, it must be
routed away from hot, sharp, or moving parts. Also,sharp bends that might pinch the washer hose must
be avoided.
WASHER FLUID LEVEL
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The washer fluid level switch is a single pole, sin-
gle throw reed-type switch mounted on the rear of
the washer reservoir above the washer pump/motor,
in the left front corner of the engine compartment.
Only the molded plastic switch mounting flange and
connector receptacle are visible when the switch is
installed in the reservoir. A short nipple formation
extends from the inner surface of the switch mount-
ing flange, and a barb on the nipple near the switch
mounting flange is press-fit into a rubber grommet
seal installed in the mounting hole of the reservoir. A
small plastic float pivots on the end of a bracket that
extends from the switch nipple formation. Within the
float is a small magnet, which actuates the reed
switch. The washer fluid level switch cannot be
adjusted or repaired. If faulty or damaged, the switch
must be replaced.
OPERATION
The washer fluid level switch uses a pivoting,
oblong float to monitor the level of the washer fluid
in the washer reservoir. The float contains a small
magnet. When the float pivots, the changing proxim-
ity of its magnetic field will cause the contacts of the
small, stationary reed switch to open or close. When
the fluid level in the washer reservoir is at or above
the float level, the float moves to a vertical position
and the switch contacts open. When the fluid level in
the washer reservoir falls below the pivoting float,
the float moves to a horizontal position and the
switch contacts close. The switch contacts are con-
nected in series between ground and the washer fluid
switch sense input of the instrument cluster. The
switch is connected to the vehicle electrical system
through a dedicated take out and connector of the
headlamp and dash wire harness. The switch
receives ground through another take out of the
headlamp and dash wire harness with a single eyelet
terminal connector that is secured under a nut to a
ground stud located on the front extension of the left
front wheel housing in the engine compartment. The
washer fluid level switch can be diagnosed using con-
ventional diagnostic tools and methods. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/WASHER
FLUID INDICATOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).Fig. 1 Wiper Blade Inspection
1 - WORN OR UNEVEN EDGES
2 - ROAD FILM OR FOREIGN MATERIAL DEPOSITS
3 - HARD, BRITTLE, OR CRACKED
4 - DEFORMED OR FATIGUED
5 - SPLIT
6 - DAMAGED SUPPORT COMPONENTS
BR/BEWIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 7
WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)

REMOVAL
The washer fluid level switch can be removed from
the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir
from the vehicle.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed
outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor unit and
allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container
for reuse.
(3) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the washer fluid level switch from
the switch connector receptacle (Fig. 2).
NOTE: The pivoting float of the washer fluid level
switch must be in a horizontal position within the
reservoir in order to be removed. With the reservoir
empty and in an upright position, the pivoting float
will orient itself to the horizontal position when the
switch connector receptacle is pointed straight
downwards.
(4) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed nipple of the
washer fluid level switch out of the rubber grommet
seal on the rear of the reservoir. Care must be taken
not to damage the reservoir.
(5) Remove the washer fluid level switch and float
from the washer reservoir.
(6) Remove the rubber grommet seal from the
washer fluid level switch mounting hole in the
washer reservoir and discard.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new rubber grommet seal into the
washer fluid level switch mounting hole in the front
of the washer reservoir. Always use a new rubber
grommet seal on the reservoir.
(2) Position the float of the washer fluid level
switch through the rubber grommet seal in the
washer reservoir (Fig. 2). The connector receptacle of
the washer fluid level switch should be pointed
downward.
(3) Press firmly and evenly on the washer fluid
level switch using hand pressure until the barbed
nipple is fully seated in the rubber grommet seal in
the washer reservoir mounting hole.
(4) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the washer fluid level switch to the
switch connector receptacle.
(5) Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed outlet
nipple of the washer pump/motor unit.
(6) Refill the washer reservoir with the washer
fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal
procedure.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WASHER HOSES/TUBES
DESCRIPTION
The washer plumbing consists of a small diameter
rubber hose that is routed from the barbed outlet
nipple of the washer pump/motor on the washer res-
ervoir through the engine compartment along the left
inner fender shield to a molded plastic in-line fitting
with barbed nipples near the dash panel. A second
section of washer hose passes from the engine com-
partment into the cowl plenum area through a dedi-
cated hole with a rubber grommet near the left end
of the cowl plenum panel. Beneath the cowl plenum
cover/grille panel, a molded plastic wye fitting with
barbed nipples joins the engine compartment hose to
the two washer nozzle hoses. The two washer hoses
are routed through locating clips on the underside of
the cowl plenum cover/grille panel to the two washer
nozzles.
Washer hose is available for service only as roll
stock, which must then be cut to length. The molded
plastic washer hose fittings cannot be repaired. If
these fittings are faulty or damaged, they must be
replaced.
OPERATION
Washer fluid in the washer reservoir is pressurized
and fed by the washer pump/motor through the
washer system plumbing and fittings to the two
washer nozzles. Whenever routing the washer hose
or a wire harness containing a washer hose, it must
Fig. 2 Washer Reservoir
1 - FAN SHROUD
2 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
3 - WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
4 - WASHER RESERVOIR
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WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH (Continued)

be routed away from hot, sharp, or moving parts;
and, sharp bends that might pinch the hose must be
avoided.
WASHER NOZZLE
DESCRIPTION
The two washer nozzles have integral snap fea-
tures that secure them in dedicated holes in the cowl
plenum cover/grille panel located near the base of the
windshield. The domed upper surface of the washer
nozzle is visible on the top of the plenum cover/grille
panel, and the nozzle orifice is oriented towards the
windshield glass. The washer plumbing fittings for
the washer nozzles are concealed beneath the cowl
plenum cover/grille panel. These fluidic washer noz-
zles are constructed of molded plastic. The cowl ple-
num cover/grille panel must be removed from the
vehicle to access the nozzles for service. The washer
nozzles cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if faulty
or damaged, they must be replaced.
OPERATION
The two washer nozzles are designed to dispense
washer fluid into the wiper pattern area on the out-
side of the windshield glass. Pressurized washer fluid
is fed to each nozzle from the washer reservoir by the
washer pump/motor through rubber hoses, which are
attached to a barbed nipple on each washer nozzle
below the cowl plenum cover/grille panel. The washer
nozzles incorporate a fluidic design, which causes the
nozzle to emit the pressurized washer fluid as an
oscillating stream to more effectively cover a larger
area of the glass area to be cleaned.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
from the cowl top. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL).
(2) From the underside of the cowl plenum cover/
grille panel, disconnect the washer hose from the
nozzle fitting.
(3) From the underside of the cowl plenum cover/
grille panel, compress the snap features of the
washer nozzle and push the nozzle out through the
top of the panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) From the top of the cowl plenum cover/grille
panel, insert the barbed nipple of the washer nozzle
through the nozzle mounting hole.
(2) With the orifice of the washer nozzle oriented
toward the windshield, use hand pressure to push
the nozzle into the mounting hole until the snap fea-tures of the nozzle are fully engaged with the under-
side of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel.
(3) From the underside of the cowl plenum cover/
grille panel, reconnect the washer hose to the washer
nozzle fitting.
(4) Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
onto the cowl top. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The washer pump/motor unit is located on the rear
of the washer reservoir, near the bottom in the left
front corner of the engine compartment. A small per-
manently lubricated and sealed electric motor is cou-
pled to the rotor-type washer pump. A seal flange
with a large barbed inlet nipple on the pump housing
passes through a rubber grommet seal installed in
the dedicated mounting hole near the bottom of the
washer reservoir. A smaller barbed outlet nipple on
the pump housing connects the unit to the washer
hose. The washer pump/motor unit is retained on the
reservoir by the interference fit between the barbed
pump inlet nipple and the grommet seal, which is a
light press fit. An integral electrical connector recep-
tacle is located on the motor housing. The washer
pump/motor unit cannot be repaired. If faulty or
damaged, the entire washer pump/motor unit must
be replaced.
OPERATION
The washer pump/motor unit is connected to the
vehicle electrical system through a single take out
and two-cavity connector of the headlamp and dash
wire harness. The washer pump/motor is grounded at
all times through a take out of the headlamp and
dash wire harness with a single eyelet terminal con-
nector that is secured by a nut to a ground stud
located on the forward extension of the left front
fender wheel housing in the engine compartment.
The washer pump/motor receives battery current on
a fused ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit
through the closed contacts of the momentary washer
switch within the multi-function switch only when
the washer button on the end of the switch control
stalk is depressed towards the steering column.
Washer fluid is gravity-fed from the washer reservoir
to the inlet side of the washer pump. When the pump
motor is energized, the rotor-type pump pressurizes
the washer fluid and forces it through the pump out-
let nipple, the washer plumbing, and the washer noz-
zles onto the windshield glass.
BR/BEWIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 9
WASHER HOSES/TUBES (Continued)

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the washer pump/motor from the
motor connector receptacle (Fig. 3).
(3) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed
outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor and allow
the washer fluid to drain into a clean container for
reuse.
(4) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed inlet nipple of
the washer pump out of the rubber grommet seal in
the reservoir. Care must be taken not to damage the
reservoir.
(5) Remove the rubber grommet seal from the
washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir
and discard.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new rubber grommet seal into the
washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir.
Always use a new rubber grommet seal on the reser-
voir.
(2) Position the barbed inlet nipple of the washer
pump to the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir.
(3) Press firmly and evenly on the washer pump
until the barbed inlet nipple is fully seated in the
rubber grommet seal in the washer reservoir mount-
ing hole.
(4) Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed outlet
nipple of the washer pump.(5) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the washer pump/motor unit to the
motor connector receptacle (Fig. 3).
(6) Refill the washer reservoir with the washer
fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal
procedure.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WASHER RESERVOIR
DESCRIPTION
The molded plastic washer fluid reservoir is
secured with integral mounting tabs to keyed slots
on the left side of the radiator fan shroud in the left
front corner of the engine compartment. A bright yel-
low plastic filler cap with a rubber seal and an Inter-
national Control and Display Symbol icon for
ªWindshield Washerº and the text ªWasher Fluid
Onlyº molded into it snaps over the open end of the
filler neck. A bail strap that is integral to the cap
secures the cap to the reservoir filler neck when it is
removed for inspecting or adjusting the fluid level in
the reservoir. There are separate, dedicated holes on
the rear side of the reservoir provided for the mount-
ing of the washer/pump motor unit and the washer
fluid level switch.
The washer reservoir cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. The washer
reservoir, the grommet seals for the washer pump/
motor unit and the washer fluid level switch, and the
filler cap are each available for service replacement.
OPERATION
The washer fluid reservoir provides a secure,
on-vehicle storage location for a large reserve of
washer fluid for operation of the washer system. The
washer reservoir filler neck provides a clearly
marked and readily accessible point from which to
add washer fluid to the reservoir. The washer/pump
motor unit is located in a sump area near the bottom
of the reservoir to be certain that washer fluid will
be available to the pump as the fluid level in the res-
ervoir becomes depleted. The washer fluid level
switch is mounted just above the sump area of the
reservoir so that there will be adequate warning to
the vehicle operator that the washer fluid level is
low, before the washer system will no longer operate.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Drain the engine cooling system. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAIN/
ALL EXCEPT DIESEL ENGINE) or (Refer to 7 -
Fig. 3 Washer Reservoir
1 - FAN SHROUD
2 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
3 - WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
4 - WASHER RESERVOIR
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WASHER PUMP/MOTOR (Continued)

COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAIN/
DIESEL ENGINE).
(3) Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the
radiator.
(4) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the washer fluid level switch from
the switch connector receptacle.
(5) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the washer pump/motor unit from
the motor connector receptacle.
(6) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed
outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor and allow
the washer fluid to drain into a clean container for
reuse.
(7) While pulling the washer reservoir away from
the fan shroud, lift the reservoir upwards far enough
to disengage the reservoir mounting tabs from the
keyed upper and lower mounting slots in the fan
shroud (Fig. 4).
(8) Remove the washer reservoir from the engine
compartment.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the washer reservoir into the engine
compartment (Fig. 4).
(2) Align and insert the upper and lower washer
reservoir mounting tabs into the keyed upper and
lower mounting slots in the radiator fan shroud.
When all the tabs are inserted, use hand pressure to
push the reservoir downwards far enough to engage
the mounting tabs in the keyways of the mounting
slots.(3) Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed outlet
nipple of the washer pump.
(4) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the washer pump/motor unit to the
motor connector receptacle.
(5) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the washer fluid level switch to the
switch connector receptacle.
(6) Reconnect the upper radiator hose to the radi-
ator.
(7) Refill the engine cooling system. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFILL/
ALL EXCEPT DIESEL ENGINE) or (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFILL/
DIESEL ENGINE).
(8) Refill the washer reservoir with the washer
fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal
procedure.
(9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WIPER ARM
DESCRIPTION
The wiper arms are the rigid members located
between the wiper pivots that protrude from the cowl
plenum cover/grille panel near the base of the wind-
shield and the wiper blades on the windshield glass.
The wiper arm has a die cast metal pivot end. On the
underside of this pivot end is a socket formation with
internal serrations and a small, movable, stamped
steel latch plate that is secured loosely under a small
strap that is staked to the pivot end. The wide end of
a tapered, stamped steel channel hinges on and is
secured with a hinge pin to the pivot end of the
wiper arm. One end of a long, rigid, stamped steel
strap, with a small hole near its pivot end, is riveted
and crimped within the narrow end of the stamped
steel channel. The tip of the wiper blade end of this
strap is bent back under itself to form a small hook.
Concealed within the stamped steel channel, one end
of a long spring is hooked through a hole in a small
stamped steel strap on the hinge pin within the die
cast pivot end, while the other end of the spring is
hooked through the small hole in the steel strap. The
entire wiper arm has a satin black finish applied to
all of its visible surfaces.
A wiper arm cannot be adjusted or repaired. If
damaged or faulty, the entire wiper arm unit must be
replaced.
Fig. 4 Washer Reservoir
1 - FAN SHROUD
2 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
3 - WASHER PUMP
4 - WASHER RESERVOIR
BR/BEWIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 11
WASHER RESERVOIR (Continued)

(6) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the wiper motor from the wiper
motor pigtail wire connector.
(7) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness ground connector from the wiper motor ground
terminal.
(8) Remove the wiper module from the cowl ple-
num as a unit.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the wiper module into the cowl ple-
num as a unit.
(2) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
ground connector to the wiper motor ground terminal
(Fig. 9).
(3) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the wiper motor to the wiper motor pig-
tail wire connector.
(4) Reach into the cowl plenum to align the wiper
module mounting bracket with the locations for the
mounting screws (Fig. 8).
(5) Install and tighten the four screws that secure
the wiper module bracket to the cowl plenum panel
and the dash panel. Tighten the screws to 8 N´m (72
in. lbs.).
(6) Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
onto the cowl plenum. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(7) Reinstall the wiper arms onto the wiper pivots.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/
WIPER ARMS - INSTALLATION).
(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WIPER RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The wiper relay (or intermittent wipe relay) is
located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) near
the battery in the engine compartment. See the fuse
and relay layout label affixed to the inside surface of
the PDC cover for wiper relay identification and loca-
tion. The wiper relay is a conventional International
Standards Organization (ISO) micro relay. Relays
conforming to the ISO specifications have common
physical dimensions, current capacities, terminal pat-
terns, and terminal functions. The relay is contained
within a small, rectangular, molded plastic housing.
The relay is connected to all of the required inputs
and outputs through its PDC receptacle by five male
spade-type terminals that extend from the bottom of
the relay base. The ISO designation for each termi-
nal is molded into the base adjacent to the terminal.
The ISO terminal designations are as follows:
²30 (Common Feed)- This terminal is con-
nected to the movable contact point of the relay.
²85 (Coil Ground)- This terminal is connected
to the ground feed side of the relay control coil.
²86 (Coil Battery)- This terminal is connected
to the battery feed side of the relay control coil.
²87 (Normally Open)- This terminal is con-
nected to the normally open fixed contact point of the
relay.
²87A (Normally Closed)- This terminal is con-
nected to the normally closed fixed contact point of
the relay.
The wiper relay cannot be adjusted or repaired. If
the relay is damaged or faulty, it must be replaced.
OPERATION
The wiper relay (or intermittent wipe relay) is an
electromechanical switch that uses a low current
input from the Central Timer Module (CTM) to con-
trol a high current output to the low speed brush of
the wiper motor. The movable common feed contact
point is held against the fixed normally closed con-
tact point by spring pressure. When the relay coil is
energized, an electromagnetic field is produced by the
coil windings. This electromagnetic field draws the
movable relay contact point away from the fixed nor-
mally closed contact point, and holds it against the
fixed normally open contact point. When the relay
coil is de-energized, spring pressure returns the mov-
able contact point back against the fixed normally
closed contact point. A resistor or diode is connected
in parallel with the relay coil in the relay, and helps
to dissipate voltage spikes and electromagnetic inter-
ference that can be generated as the electromagnetic
field of the relay coil collapses.
Fig. 9 Wiper Module Electrical Connections
1 - GROUND CONNECTOR
2 - WIPER MOTOR CONNECTOR
3 - GROUND TERMINAL
BR/BEWIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 15
WIPER MODULE (Continued)

The wiper relay terminals are connected to the
vehicle electrical system through a connector recepta-
cle in the Power Distribution Center (PDC). The
inputs and outputs of the wiper relay include:
²The common feed terminal (30) is connected to
the wiper motor low speed brush through the wiper
control circuitry of the multi-function switch on the
steering column. When the wiper relay is de-ener-
gized, the common feed terminal is connected to the
wiper park switch output through the wiper park
switch sense circuit. The wiper park switch output
may be battery current (wipers are not parked), or
ground (wipers are parked). When the wiper relay is
energized, the common feed terminal of the wiper is
connected to battery current from a fuse in the Junc-
tion Block (JB) through a fused ignition switch out-
put (run-acc) circuit.
²The coil ground terminal (85) is connected to the
relay control output of the CTM through the wiper
motor relay control circuit. The CTM controls the
ground path for this circuit internally to energize or
de-energize the wiper relay based upon its program-
ming and inputs from the wiper and washer control
circuitry of the multi-function switch and from the
wiper motor park switch.
²The coil battery terminal (86) is connected to
battery current from a fuse in the Junction Block
(JB) through a fused ignition switch output (run-acc)
circuit whenever the ignition switch is in the On or
Accessory positions.
²The normally open terminal (87) is connected to
battery current from a fuse in the Junction Block
(JB) through a fused ignition switch output (run-acc)
circuit whenever the wiper relay control coil is ener-
gized by the CTM. This circuit provides fused igni-
tion switch output (run-acc) current to the wiper
motor low speed brush only when the wiper relay
control coil is energized.
²The normally closed terminal (87A) is connected
to the output of the wiper motor park switch through
the wiper motor park switch sense circuit. This cir-
cuit provides battery current (wipers are not parked)
or ground (wipers are parked) to the wiper motor low
speed brush whenever the wiper relay control coil is
de-energized and the Off position of the wiper control
of the multi-function switch is selected.
The wiper relay can be diagnosed using conven-
tional diagnostic tools and methods.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER RELAY
The wiper relay (or intermittent wipe relay) (Fig.
10) is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
near the battery on the left side of the engine com-
partment. See the fuse and relay layout label affixed
to the inside surface of the PDC cover for wiper relay
identification and location. Refer to the appropriatewiring information. The wiring information includes
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location
views for the various wire harness connectors, splices
and grounds.
(1) Remove the wiper relay from the PDC. (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER
RELAY - REMOVAL).
(2) A relay in the de-energized position should
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and
no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go
to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(3) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec-
tromagnet) should be 75   5 ohms. If OK, go to Step
4. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(4) Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86.
There should now be continuity between terminals
30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A
and 30. If OK, test the relay input and output cir-
cuits. Refer to RELAY CIRCUIT TEST . If not OK,
replace the faulty relay.
RELAY CIRCUIT TEST
(1) The relay common feed terminal cavity (30) is
connected to the multi-function switch. There should
be continuity between the receptacle for terminal 30
of the wiper relay in the PDC and both driver low
speed wiper motor driver circuit cavities of the
instrument panel wire harness connector for the
multi-function switch at all times. If OK, go to Step
2. If not OK, repair the open driver low speed wiper
motor driver circuit(s) between the PDC and the
multi-function switch as required.
(2) The relay normally closed terminal (87A) is
connected to the wiper motor park switch through
the wiper motor park switch sense circuit. There
Fig. 10 Wiper Relay
30 - COMMON FEED
85 - COIL GROUND
86 - COIL BATTERY
87 - NORMALLY OPEN
87A - NORMALLY CLOSED
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WIPER MOTOR RELAY (Continued)

should be continuity between the receptacle for ter-
minal 87A of the wiper relay in the PDC and the
wiper motor park switch sense circuit cavity of the
headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the
wiper motor at all times. If OK, go to Step 3. If not
OK, repair the open wiper motor park switch sense
circuit between the PDC and the wiper motor as
required.
(3) The relay normally open terminal (87) is con-
nected to a fused ignition switch output (run-acc)
fuse in the Junction Block (JB) through a fused igni-
tion switch output (run-acc) circuit. There should be
battery voltage at the receptacle for terminal 87 of
the wiper relay in the PDC whenever the ignition
switch is in the On or Accessory positions. If OK, go
to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (run-acc) circuit between the PDC and
the JB as required.
(4) The coil battery terminal (86) is connected to a
fused ignition switch output (run-acc) fuse in the JB
through a fused ignition switch output (run-acc) cir-
cuit. There should be battery voltage at the recepta-
cle for terminal 86 of the wiper relay in the PDC
whenever the ignition switch is in the On or Acces-
sory positions. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair
the open fused ignition switch output (run-acc) cir-
cuit between the PDC and the JB as required.
(5) The coil ground terminal (85) is connected to
the output of the Central Timer Module (CTM)
through the wiper motor relay control circuit. There
should be continuity between the receptacle for ter-
minal 85 of the wiper relay in the PDC and the wiper
motor relay control circuit cavity of the instrument
panel wire harness connector (Connector C1) for the
CTM at all times. If not OK, repair the open wiper
motor relay control circuit between the PDC and the
CTM as required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.(2) Remove the cover from the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) (Fig. 11).
(3) See the fuse and relay layout label affixed to
the underside of the PDC cover for wiper relay iden-
tification and location.
(4) Remove the wiper relay by grasping it firmly
and pulling it straight out from the receptacle in the
PDC.
INSTALLATION
(1) See the fuse and relay layout label affixed to
the underside of the PDC cover for the proper wiper
relay location (Fig. 11).
(2) Position the wiper relay in the proper recepta-
cle in the PDC.
(3) Align the wiper relay terminals with the termi-
nal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
(4) Push firmly and evenly on the top of the wiper
relay until the terminals are fully seated in the ter-
minal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
(5) Reinstall the cover onto the PDC.
Fig. 11 Power Distribution Center
1 - COVER
2 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
BR/BEWIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 17
WIPER MOTOR RELAY (Continued)

8W-01 WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION............................1
WARNING...............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................5
WIRING HARNESS......................5
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................6
TESTING OF VOLTAGE POTENTIAL.........6
TESTING FOR CONTINUITY...............6
TESTING FOR SHORT TO GROUND.........6
TESTING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND ON
FUSES POWERING SEVERAL LOADS........7
TESTING FOR VOLTAGE DROP............7
SPECIAL TOOLS..........................8
CONNECTOR - AUGAT
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................8CONNECTOR - MOLEX
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION............................9
CONNECTOR - THOMAS AND BETTS
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION...........................10
DIODE
REMOVAL..............................10
INSTALLATION...........................10
TERMINAL
REMOVAL..............................11
INSTALLATION...........................11
WIRE
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................12
STANDARD PROCEDURE - WIRE SPLICING . . 12
WIRING DIAGRAM
INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION - HOW TO USE WIRING
DIAGRAMS
DaimlerChrysler Corporation wiring diagrams are
designed to provide information regarding the vehi-
cles wiring content. In order to effectively use the
wiring diagrams to diagnose and repair Daimler-
Chrysler Corporation vehicles, it is important to
understand all of their features and characteristics.
Diagrams are arranged such that the power (B+)
side of the circuit is placed near the top of the page,
and the ground (B-) side of the circuit is placed near
the bottom of the page (Fig. 1).
All switches, components, and modules are shown
in the at rest position with the doors closed and the
key removed from the ignition (Fig. 2).Components are shown two ways. A solid line
around a component indicates that the component is
complete. A dashed line around the component indi-
cates that the component is being shown is not com-
plete. Incomplete components have a reference
number to indicate the page where the component is
shown complete.
It is important to realize that no attempt is made
on the diagrams to represent components and wiring
as they appear on the vehicle. For example, a short
piece of wire is treated the same as a long one. In
addition, switches and other components are shown
as simply as possible, with regard to function only.
SYMBOLS
International symbols are used throughout the wir-
ing diagrams. These symbols are consistent with
those being used around the world (Fig. 3).
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