rear wiper motor JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2002 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual

wired between a body ground, the Body Control Mod-
ule (BCM) and the rear wiper motor module through
the liftgate and body wire harnesses.
The liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch cannot be
adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the
liftgate flip-up glass latch unit must be replaced.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/
TAILGATE/FLIP-UP GLASS LATCH - REMOVAL)
for the service procedures. For complete circuit dia-
grams, refer to the appropriate wiring information.
DESCRIPTION - LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH
The two liftgate ajar switches are integral to the
two liftgate latch mechanisms. The two liftgate ajar
switches are actuated by the liftgate latch mecha-
nisms, and are hard wired with each other between a
body ground and the Body Control Module (BCM)
through the liftgate and body wire harnesses.
The liftgate ajar switches cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the liftgate latch
unit must be replaced. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DECK-
LID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/LATCH -
REMOVAL) for the service procedures. For complete
circuit diagrams, refer to the appropriate wiring
information.
OPERATION
OPERATION - DOOR AJAR SWITCH
The front door ajar switches close a path to ground
for the DDM or the PDM when a front door is
opened, and opens the ground path when a front door
is closed. The rear door ajar switches close a path to
ground for the BCM when a rear door is opened, and
opens the ground path when a rear door is closed.
The DDM, PDM, or BCM read the switch status then
send the proper switch status messages to other
modules over the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) data bus network. The door ajar
switch status message is used by the BCM as an
input for Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) oper-
ation.
OPERATION - FLIP UP GLASS AJAR SWITCH
The liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch can close a
path to ground for the BCM and the rear wiper
motor module when the liftgate flip-up glass is
opened, and opens the ground path when the liftgate
flip-up glass is closed. The rear wiper motor module
uses the liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch input to
control the rear wiper operation, and will park the
rear wiper blade if this input indicates that the lift-
gate flip-up glass is ajar. The BCM reads the switch
status then sends the proper switch status message
to other modules over the Programmable Communi-cations Interface (PCI) data bus network. The liftgate
flip-up glass ajar switch status message is used by
the BCM as an input for Vehicle Theft Security Sys-
tem (VTSS) operation.
OPERATION - LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH
Each of the liftgate ajar switches can close a path
to ground for the BCM when the liftgate is opened,
and opens the ground path when the liftgate is
closed. The BCM reads the switch status then sends
the proper switch status message to other modules
over the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus network. The liftgate ajar switch sta-
tus message is used by the BCM as an input for
Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) operation.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DOOR AJAR
SWITCH
The following diagnosis and testing is only
for the chime functions. For interior lamp diag-
nosis, refer to the appropriate wiring informa-
tion.The driver door ajar switch is hard wired to the
Driver Door Module (DDM). The DDM communicates
the switch status to the other modules in the vehicle
on the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus network. The following test will diag-
nose a faulty driver door ajar switch and circuits. For
complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appropriate
wiring information.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Check that the interior lighting switch on the
control stalk of the left multi-function switch is not
in the dome lamp disable position. Open the driver
side front door and note whether the interior lamps
light. They should light. If OK, refer to Key-In Igni-
tion Switch in the Diagnosis and Testing section of
this group for further diagnosis of the chime warning
system. If not OK, go to Step 2.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the trim panel from the driver front
door and disconnect the 4-way door wire harness con-
nector from the front door latch connector. Check for
continuity between the ground circuit of the 4-way
door wire harness connector and a good ground.
There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not
OK, repair the ground circuit.
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DOOR AJAR SWITCH (Continued)

WIPERS/WASHERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS.................. 1REAR WIPERS/WASHERS.................. 33
FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION..........................2
OPERATION............................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FRONT WIPER &
WASHER SYSTEM.....................6
CLEANING - FRONT WIPER & WASHER
SYSTEM.............................8
INSPECTION - FRONT WIPER & WASHER
SYSTEM.............................8
FRONT CHECK VALVE
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION.........................10
FRONT WASHER HOSES/TUBES
DESCRIPTION.........................10
OPERATION...........................11
FRONT WASHER NOZZLE
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................11
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
FRONT WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................12
OPERATION...........................12
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................13
FRONT WIPER ARM
DESCRIPTION.........................13
OPERATION...........................13
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
FRONT WIPER BLADE
DESCRIPTION.........................14
OPERATION...........................15
REMOVAL.............................15
INSTALLATION.........................15
FRONT WIPER MODULE
DESCRIPTION.........................16OPERATION...........................16
REMOVAL.............................17
INSTALLATION.........................17
RAIN SENSOR MODULE
DESCRIPTION.........................18
OPERATION...........................18
REMOVAL.............................19
INSTALLATION.........................19
RIGHT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................20
OPERATION...........................21
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - RIGHT MULTI-
FUNCTION SWITCH...................22
REMOVAL.............................24
INSTALLATION.........................24
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................25
OPERATION...........................25
REMOVAL.............................26
INSTALLATION.........................26
WASHER RESERVOIR
DESCRIPTION.........................27
OPERATION...........................27
REMOVAL.............................27
INSTALLATION.........................28
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................29
OPERATION...........................29
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER HIGH/
LOW RELAY.........................30
REMOVAL.............................30
INSTALLATION.........................30
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................31
OPERATION...........................31
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER ON/OFF
RELAY..............................32
REMOVAL.............................32
INSTALLATION.........................32
WJWIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 1

²Front Check Valve- The front washer system
check valve is integral to the wye fitting located in
the washer plumbing between the cowl plenum
washer hose and the front washer nozzles, and is
concealed beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
at the base of the windshield.
²Front Washer Nozzle- Two fluidic front
washer nozzles are secured with integral snap fea-
tures to dedicated openings in the cowl plenum cover/
grille panel located near the base of the windshield.
²Front Washer Plumbing- The plumbing for
the front washer system consists of rubber hoses and
molded plastic fittings. The plumbing is routed along
the left side of the engine compartment from the
washer reservoir, and through the dash panel into
the cowl plenum to the front washer nozzle fittings
beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille panel.
²Front Washer Pump/Motor- The front washer
pump/motor unit is located in a dedicated hole on the
lower outboard side of the washer reservoir, behind
the inner fender liner ahead of the left front wheel.
The front washer pump is located ahead of and below
the rear washer pump.
²Front Wiper Arm- The two front wiper arms
are secured with nuts to the threaded studs on the
ends of the two wiper pivot shafts, which extend
through the cowl plenum cover/grille panel located
near the base of the windshield.
²Front Wiper Blade- The two front wiper
blades are secured to the two front wiper arms with
an integral latch, and are parked on the glass near
the bottom of the windshield when the front wiper
system is not in operation.
²Front Wiper Module- The front wiper pivot
shafts are the only visible components of the front
wiper module. The remainder of the module is con-
cealed within the cowl plenum beneath the cowl ple-
num cover/grille panel. The front wiper module
includes the module bracket, four rubber-isolated
wiper module mounts, the front wiper motor, the
wiper motor crank arm, the two wiper drive links,
and the two front wiper pivots.
²Rain Sensor Module- Models equipped with
the optional automatic wiper feature have a Rain
Sensor Module (RSM) located behind a trim cover on
a bracket bonded to the inside surface of the wind-
shield glass, just above the inside rear view mirror
mounting button.
²Right Multi-Function Switch- The right
(wiper) multi-function switch is secured to the right
side of the multi-function switch mounting housing
near the top of the steering column, just below the
steering wheel. Only the control stalk for the right
multi-function switch is visible, while the remainder
of the switch is concealed beneath the steering col-
umn shrouds. The right multi-function switch con-tains all of the switches and control circuitry for both
the front and rear wiper and washer systems.
²Washer Fluid Level Switch- The washer fluid
level switch is located in a dedicated hole near the
center of the forward surface of the washer reservoir,
behind the left front wheel house splash shield.
²Washer Reservoir- The washer reservoir is
concealed between the left inner fender shield and
the left outer fender panel, behind the inner fender
liner and ahead of the left front wheel. The washer
reservoir filler neck is the only visible portion of the
reservoir, and it is accessed from the left front corner
of the engine compartment.
²Wiper High-Low Relay- The wiper high-low
relay is an International Standards Organization
(ISO) micro relay located in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) in the engine compartment near the
battery.
²Wiper On-Off Relay- The wiper on-off relay is
an International Standards Organization (ISO) micro
relay located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
in the engine compartment near the battery.
Hard wired circuitry connects the front wiper and
washer system components to the electrical system of
the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to
several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout
the vehicle and retained by many different methods.
These circuits may be connected to each other, to the
vehicle electrical system and to the front wiper and
washer system components through the use of a com-
bination of soldered splices, splice block connectors,
and many different types of wire harness terminal
connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate
wiring information. The wiring information includes
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, further details on wire harness routing
and retention, as well as pin-out and location views
for the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds.
OPERATING MODES
The components of the front wiper and washer sys-
tem are designed to work in concert to provide the
following operating modes:
²Automatic Wiper- In models equipped with
the optional automatic wiper feature, the internal
circuitry of both the right (wiper) multi-function
switch, the rain sensor module, and the BCM work
in concert to provide an automatic wiper mode with
five sensitivity selections. The BCM tells the Rain
Sensor Module (RSM) when the automatic wiper
mode is selected and the manually selected sensitiv-
ity level, then the rain sensor module tells the BCM
each time enough water droplets have accumulated
within the wipe pattern on the windshield to require
front wiper operation. The BCM then automatically
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FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)

(4) Reinstall the washer hoses for the front washer
nozzle(s) into their routing clips on the underside of
the cowl grille cover.
(5) Position the cowl grille cover onto the cowl ple-
num and cowl top panels through the opening
between the hood and the base of the windshield
(Fig. 4).
(6) Lift the left end of the cowl grille cover off of
the cowl plenum panel far enough to access the front
washer plumbing.
(7) Reconnect the cowl grille cover washer hose to
the engine compartment washer hose at the elbow
connector.
(8) Install the six plastic nuts that secure the cowl
grille cover to the studs on the cowl top panel near
the base of the windshield. These nuts are to be
installed by pushing them onto the studs in the fol-
lowing sequence:
(a) First, install the short nuts to the third stud
from the right, then the second stud from the left.
(b) Next, install the long nuts to the right out-
board stud, then the left outboard stud.
(c) Finally, install the two remaining long nuts
to the third stud from the left, then the second
stud from the right.
(9) Starting at the ends and working toward the
center, push the hood to plenum seal onto the for-
ward flanges of the cowl grille cover and the plenum
panel.
(10) Close and latch the hood.
(11) Reinstall the wiper arms onto the wiper piv-
ots. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/
WASHERS/FRONT WIPER ARMS -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
FRONT WASHER PUMP/
MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The front washer pump/motor unit is located on
the outboard side and near the front of the washer
reservoir, between the left front inner and outer
fender panels (Fig. 5). A small permanently lubri-
cated and sealed electric motor is coupled 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 one of
two dedicated mounting holes near the bottom of the
washer reservoir. The front washer pump/motor unit
is always mounted in the lower pump mounting hole
of the reservoir. A smaller barbed outlet nipple on the
pump housing connects the unit to the front washer
hose. The washer pump/motor unit is retained on the
reservoir by the interference fit between the barbedpump inlet nipple and the grommet seal, which is a
light press fit. An integral electrical connector recep-
tacle is located on the top of the motor housing. The
front washer pump/motor unit cannot be repaired. If
faulty or damaged, the entire washer pump/motor
unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
The front washer pump/motor unit is connected to
the vehicle electrical system through a single take
out and two-cavity connector of the left headlamp
and dash wire harness. The washer pump/motor is
grounded at all times through a take out of the left
headlamp and dash wire harness with a single eyelet
terminal connector that is secured under a ground
screw to the top of the left inner fender shield in the
engine compartment. The front washer pump/motor
receives battery current on a fused ignition switch
output (run-acc) circuit through the closed contacts of
the momentary front washer switch within the right
multi-function switch only when the switch control
stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel. 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 outlet
nipple, the front washer plumbing, and the front
washer nozzles onto the windshield glass.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
Fig. 5 Washer Pumps (Viewed from Bottom of
Reservoir)
1 - REAR WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
2 - FRONT WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
3 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
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FRONT WASHER NOZZLE (Continued)

(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the liner from the left front fender
wheel house.
(4) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the front washer pump/motor
from the motor connector receptacle (Fig. 6).
(5) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed
outlet nipple of the front washer pump/motor and
allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container
for reuse.
(6) 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.
(7) 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
(Fig. 6).
(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 left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the front washer pump/motor
unit to the motor connector receptacle.
(6) Reinstall the liner into the left front fender
wheel house.
(7) Lower the vehicle.
(8) Refill the washer reservoir with the washer
fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal
procedure.
(9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
FRONT WIPER ARM
DESCRIPTION
The front 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 windshield and the wiper blades on the wind-
shield glass. These wiper arms feature an over-center
hinge that allows easy access to the windshield glass
for cleaning. The wiper arm has a die cast metal
pivot end with a large mounting hole with internal
serrations at one end. A molded black plastic cap fits
over the wiper arm retaining nut to conceal the nut
and this mounting hole following wiper arm installa-
tion. The wide end of a tapered, stamped steel chan-
nel hinges on and is secured with a hinge pin to the
blade end of the wiper arm pivot end. 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
engaged with a wire hook on the underside of 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.
OPERATION
The front wiper arms are designed to mechanically
transmit the motion from the wiper pivots to the
wiper blades. The wiper arm must be properly
indexed to the wiper pivot in order to maintain the
proper wiper blade travel on the glass. The mounting
hole formation with internal serrations in the wiper
arm pivot end interlocks with the serrations on the
outer circumference of the wiper pivot driver, allow-
ing positive engagement and finite adjustment of this
Fig. 6 Washer Pumps (Viewed from Bottom of
Reservoir)
1 - REAR WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
2 - FRONT WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
3 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
WJFRONT WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 13
FRONT WASHER PUMP/MOTOR (Continued)

²Continuous Rear Wipe Mode- The internal
circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-
function switch control sleeve provides one continu-
ous rear wipe switch position.
²Front Washer Mode- The internal circuitry
and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-function
switch control stalk provide front washer system
operation.
²Front Wipe-After-Wash Mode- The internal
circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-
function switch control stalk provide a wipe-after-
wash mode.
²Front Wiper Mist Mode- The internal cir-
cuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-func-
tion switch control stalk provide a front wiper system
mist mode.
²Intermittent Front Wipe Mode- The internal
circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-
function switch control knob provide an intermittent
front wipe mode with five delay interval positions,
except on models equipped with the optional auto-
matic wiper system.
²Intermittent Rear Wipe Mode- The internal
circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-
function switch control ring provide one fixed inter-
val intermittent rear wipe mode switch position.
²Rear Washer Mode- The internal circuitry and
hardware of the right (wiper) multi-function switch
control stalk provide rear washer system operation.
OPERATION
The right (wiper) multi-function switch uses a com-
bination of resistor multiplexed and conventionally
switched outputs to control the many functions and
features it provides. The switch receives battery cur-
rent on a fused ignition switch output (run-acc) cir-
cuit from a fuse in the Junction Block (JB) whenever
the ignition switch is in the On or Accessory posi-
tions, and receives ground from the Body Control
Module (BCM) on a windshield wiper switch return
circuit. The right (wiper) multi-function switch may
be diagnosed using conventional diagnostic tools and
methods.
Following are descriptions of how the right (wiper)
multi-function switch control stalk operates to control
the functions and features it provides:
²Automatic Wipe Mode- On models equipped
with the optional automatic wiper system, the control
knob on the end of the right (wiper) multi-function
switch control stalk is rotated to one of five minor
intermediate detents to select the desired automatic
wipe sensitivity level. The control knob is rotated
rearward (counterclockwise) to reduce the sensitivity
(increase the interval between wipes), or forward
(clockwise) to increase the sensitivity (decrease the
interval between wipes). The right (wiper) multi-function switch provides a resistor multiplexed out-
put to the Body Control Module (BCM) on a
windshield wiper switch mux circuit. The BCM
responds by sending an electronic message to the
Rain Sensor Module (RSM) over the Programmable
Communications Interface (PCI) data bus indicating
the selected sensitivity level, and by operating the
front wiper system based upon electronic wipe com-
mands received from the RSM over the PCI data bus.
²Continuous Front Wipe Modes- The control
knob on the end of the right (wiper) multi-function
switch control stalk is rotated to an intermediate
detent that is one detent rearward (counterclockwise)
from the full forward (clockwise) detent to select the
low speed continuous front wiper mode, or to its full
forward (clockwise) detent to select the high speed
continuous front wiper mode. For the low speed
mode, the multi-function switch provides a resistor
multiplexed output to the Body Control Module
(BCM) on a windshield wiper switch mux circuit, and
the BCM responds by energizing the wiper on/off
relay in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) for the
front low speed continuous wipe mode. For the high
speed mode, the multi-function switch provides the
same resistor multiplexed output to the BCM on the
windshield wiper switch mux circuit as the low speed
mode, but also provides a ground output to the BCM
on a wiper high control circuit. The BCM responds to
these inputs by energizing the wiper on/off relay and
the wiper high/low relay in the PDC for the front
high speed continuous wipe mode.
²Continuous Rear Wipe Mode- The control
ring on the right (wiper) multi-function switch con-
trol stalk is rotated to the most forward (clockwise)
detent to select the continuous rear wiper mode. The
multi-function switch provides a battery current out-
put to the rear wiper motor on a rear wiper motor
control circuit to signal the rear wiper module to
operate the rear wiper motor in the continuous wipe
mode.
²Front Washer Mode- The control stalk of the
right (wiper) multi-function switch is pulled toward
the steering wheel to momentarily activate the front
washer pump/motor in the front washer mode. The
front washer pump will continue to operate in the
front washer mode until the control stalk is released.
The right (wiper) multi-function switch provides a
battery current output on a washer pump motor
switch output circuit to energize the front washer
pump in the front washer mode.
²Front Wiper Mist Mode- The control stalk of
the right (wiper) multi-function switch is pushed
towards the floor to momentarily activate the front
wiper motor in the mist mode. The front wiper motor
will continue to operate in the mist mode until the
control stalk is released. The right (wiper) multi-
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RIGHT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (Continued)

function switch provides a resistor multiplexed out-
put to the Body Control Module (BCM) on a
windshield wiper switch mux circuit, and the BCM
responds by energizing the wiper on/off relay in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) to operate the front
wiper motor momentarily at low speed to provide the
front wiper mist mode.
²Intermittent Front Wipe Mode- On models
not equipped with the optional automatic wiper sys-
tem, the control knob on the end of the right (wiper)
multi-function switch control stalk is rotated to one
of five minor intermediate detents to select the
desired intermittent front wipe delay interval. The
control knob is rotated rearward (counterclockwise)
to increase the delay, or forward (clockwise) to
decrease the delay. The right (wiper) multi-function
switch provides a resistor multiplexed output to the
Body Control Module (BCM) on a windshield wiper
switch mux circuit. The BCM responds by monitoring
electronic vehicle speed messages received from the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) over the Program-
mable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus,
then energizing the wiper on/off relay in the Power
Distribution Center (PDC) to operate the front wiper
motor at the proper delay intervals.
²Intermittent Rear Wipe Mode- The control
ring on the right (wiper) multi-function switch con-
trol stalk is rotated to the center detent to select the
intermittent rear wiper mode. The right (wiper)
multi-function switch provides a battery current out-
put to the rear wiper motor on a rear wiper motor
delay control circuit to signal the rear wiper module
to operate the rear wiper in the intermittent wipe
mode.
²Rear Washer Mode- The right (wiper) multi-
function switch control stalk is pushed forward
toward the instrument panel to a momentary posi-
tions to activate the rear washer pump/motor in the
rear washer mode. The rear washer pump will con-
tinue to operate in the rear washer mode until the
control stalk is released. The right (wiper) multi-
function switch provides battery current on a rear
washer pump motor control circuit to energize the
rear washer pump in the rear washer mode.DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - RIGHT MULTI-
FUNCTION SWITCH
Be certain to perform the diagnosis for the front
wiper system, front washer system, rear wiper sys-
tem, and/or rear washer system before testing the
right multi-function switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING) or (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/REAR
WIPERS/WASHERS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wir-
ing 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.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE IMPACT SENSOR,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the right multi-function switch from
the steering column and disconnect the instrument
panel wire harness connector for the switch from the
switch connector receptacle.
(3) Using an ohmmeter, check the right multi-func-
tion switch continuity and resistances at the switch
terminals as shown in the Right Multi-Function
Switch test chart (Fig. 17).
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switch mounting housing. Tighten the screws to 2.5
N´m (22 in. lbs.).
(3) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector for the right multi-function switch to the
switch connector receptacle.
(4) Position the lower tilting steering column
shroud to the underside of the steering column (Fig.
18).
(5) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
lower tilting steering column shroud to the multi-
function switch mounting housing. Tighten the screw
to 1.9 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(6) Position the upper tilting column shroud over
the steering column with the hazard warning switch
button inserted through the hole in the upper surface
of the shroud. Align the upper tilting steering column
shroud to the lower shroud and snap the two shroud
halves together.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WASHER FLUID LEVEL
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The washer fluid level switch is a single pole, sin-
gle throw reed-type switch mounted near the front of
the washer reservoir, forward of the two washer
pump/motors (Fig. 20). 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 sur-
face of the switch mounting 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 is connected to the
vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take
out and connector of the left headlamp and dash wire
harness. The switch receives a five volt reference sig-
nal from the Body Control Module (BCM) through
the washer fluid switch output circuit. The switch is
grounded at all times through another take out of
the left headlamp and dash wire harness with a sin-
gle eyelet terminal connector that is secured under a
ground screw near the top of the left front fender
inner shield in the engine compartment.
When the switch closes, the BCM senses the volt-
age change on the circuit. The BCM is programmed
to send low washer fluid messages to the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) over the Program-
mable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus. The
EVIC is programmed to respond to this message by
displaying the Washer Fluid Low warning and send-
ing a chime request message back to the BCM over
the PCI data bus. Then the BCM generates an audi-
ble chime tone warning. A resistor within the washer
fluid level switch allows the BCM to monitor and
diagnose this circuit. The BCM will store a Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC) for any fault that it detects.
For retrieval of this fault information and further
diagnosis of the washer fluid level switch, the BCM,
the EVIC, the PCI data bus, the BCM message out-
puts to the EVIC that control the Low Washer Fluid
indicator, or the EVIC message outputs to the BCM
that control chime service, a DRBIIItscan tool and
the appropriate diagnostic information are required.
Fig. 20 Washer Fluid Level Switch (Viewed from
Bottom of Reservoir)
1 - REAR WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
2 - FRONT WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
3 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
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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) Remove the one screw that secures the washer
reservoir filler neck to the left inner fender shield.
(3) Raise and support the vehicle.
(4) Remove the liner from the left front fender
wheel house.
(5) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed
outlet nipple of the rearmost (front) washer pump/
motor unit and allow the washer fluid to drain into a
clean container for reuse.
(6) Remove the two screws that secure the inboard
mounting flange of the washer reservoir to the left
inner wheel house.
(7) Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rear-
ward far enough to access the left headlamp and
dash wire harness connector for the washer fluid
level switch on the front of the reservoir.
(8) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the washer fluid level switch
from the switch connector receptacle.
(9) 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 front of the reservoir (Fig. 21). Care must
be taken not to damage the reservoir.
(10) Remove the washer fluid level switch and
float from the washer reservoir.
(11) 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. 21). 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 left 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 front washer pump/motor unit.
(6) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the inboard mounting flange of the washer reservoir
to the left inner wheel house. Tighten the screws to
7.4 N´m (66 in. lbs.).
(7) Reinstall the liner into the left front fender
wheel house.
(8) Lower the vehicle.
(9) Install and tighten the one screw that secures
the washer reservoir filler neck to the left inner
fender shield. Tighten the screw to 7.4 N´m (66 in.
lbs.).
(10) Fill the washer reservoir with the washer
fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal
procedure.
(11) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 21 Washer Fluid Level Switch Remove/Install
1 - WASHER RESERVOIR
2 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
3 - GROMMET SEAL
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WASHER RESERVOIR
DESCRIPTION
A single washer fluid reservoir is used for both the
front and rear washer systems (Fig. 22). The molded
plastic washer fluid reservoir is concealed between
the left front inner and outer fender panels, behind
the inner fender liner in front of the left front wheel.
The only visible component of the washer reservoir is
the filler neck and cap unit, which extends through a
hole in the left front wheel house extension panel
into the engine compartment. A bright yellow plastic
filler cap with a rubber seal and an International
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. The
cap hinges on and is secured to a molded-in hook for-
mation on the rear of the reservoir filler neck.There are separate, dedicated holes on the out-
board side of the reservoir provided for the mounting
of the front and rear washer/pump motor units, and
another dedicated hole on the front of the reservoir
for the washer fluid level switch. The inboard side of
the washer reservoir has an integral flange that is
secured to the inside of the left front fender wheel
house by two screws, while an integral molded tab
engages a slot in the left front fender inner shield to
support the outboard side of the reservoir. Another
screw secures the reservoir filler neck to the left
front fender inner shield near the front of the engine
compartment. The left front fender wheel house
inner liner must be removed to access the washer
reservoir for service.
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 units and the washer fluid level switch, and
the filler cap are each available for service replace-
ment.
OPERATION
The washer fluid reservoir provides a secure,
on-vehicle storage location for a large reserve of
washer fluid for operation of the front and rear
washer systems. The washer reservoir filler neck pro-
vides a clearly marked and readily accessible point
from which to add washer fluid to the reservoir. The
front and rear washer/pump motor units are located
in a sump area near the front of the reservoir to be
certain that washer fluid will be available to the
pumps as the fluid level in the reservoir becomes
depleted. The front washer pump/motor unit is
mounted in the lowest position in the sump so that
the front washers will operate even after the rear
washer system will no longer operate. 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) Remove the air cleaner housing from the top of
the left front fender wheel house. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER
HOUSING - REMOVAL).
Fig. 22 Washer Reservoir
1 - LEFT FENDER INNER SHIELD
2 - SCREW (2)
3 - WASHER PUMP WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS
4 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH WIRE HARNESS
CONNECTOR
5 - WASHER RESERVOIR
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