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REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel com-
ponent diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate
the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two
minutes for the system capacitor to discharge
before performing further diagnosis or service. This
is the only sure way to disable the supplemental
restraint system. Failure to take the proper precau-
tions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, never
strike or drop the side impact sensor, as it can
damage the impact sensor or affect its calibration.
The side impact sensor enables the system to
deploy the side curtain airbags. If an impact sensor
is accidentally dropped during service, the sensor
must be scrapped and replaced with a new unit.
Failure to observe this warning could result in acci-
dental, incomplete, or improper supplemental
restraint deployment.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
(2) Remove the trim paneling from the interior of
the front door step well. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/STEPWELL SCUFF PADS - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect the vehicle wire harness connector
from the side impact sensor connector receptacle
(Fig. 52).(4) Remove the two screws that secure the side
impact sensor to the forward vertical surface of the
step well.
(5) Remove the side impact sensor from the step
well.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel com-
ponent diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate
the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two
minutes for the system capacitor to discharge
before performing further diagnosis or service. This
is the only sure way to disable the supplemental
restraint system. Failure to take the proper precau-
tions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, never
strike or drop the side impact sensor, as it can
damage the impact sensor or affect its calibration.
The side impact sensor enables the system to
deploy the side curtain airbags. If an impact sensor
is accidentally dropped during service, the sensor
must be scrapped and replaced with a new unit.
Failure to observe this warning could result in acci-
dental, incomplete, or improper supplemental
restraint deployment.
(1) Position the side impact sensor to the forward
vertical surface of the step well (Fig. 52). Be certain
Fig. 52 Side Impact Sensor Remove/Install
1 - SCREW (2)
2 - IMPACT SENSOR
3 - CONNECTOR
4 - STEP WELL
8O - 40 RESTRAINTSVA
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that the arrow on the sensor housing is pointed
toward the outboard side of the vehicle.
(2) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the side impact sensor to the step well.
(3) Reconnect the vehicle wire harness connector
for the side impact sensor to the sensor connector
receptacle.
(4) Reinstall the trim paneling to the interior of
the front door step well. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/STEPWELL SCUFF PADS - INSTALLATION).
(5) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at
this time. The supplemental restraint system verifi-
cation test procedure should be performed following
service of any supplemental restraint system compo-
nent. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
VARESTRAINTS 8O - 41
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
The RKE transmitter uses radio frequency signals
to communicate with the Sentry Key Remote Entry
Module (SKREEM). The SKREEM is hardwired to
the Central Timer Module (CTM). When the operator
presses a button on the transmitter, it sends a spe-
cific request to the SKREEM. In turn, the SKREEM
sends the appropriate request to the CTM to unlock
the vehicle doors.
OPERATION
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER
The Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM)
receives an encrypted Radio Frequency (RF) signal
from the transponder key which is read by the
remotely mounted antenna ring at the ignition cylin-
der. The SKREEM then decrypts the signal and
broadcasts the requested remote commands to the
appropriate modules in the vehicle over the Control-
ler Area Network (CAN) data bus. A valid transpon-
der key ID must be incorporated into the RF signal
in order for the SKREEM to pass the message on to
the appropriate modules.
Automatic transponder key synchronization is done
by the SKREEM if a valid transponder key is
inserted into the ignition cylinder, and the ignition is
turned ON. This provides a maximum operation win-
dow for RKE functions.
Each Sentry Key Remote Entry System (SKREES)
consists of a SKREEM, an antenna ring mounted
around the ignition cylinder, and a transponder key.
Each system has a secret key code unique to that
system. The secret key is electronically coded in the
SKREEM and in all programmed transponder keys.
It is used for immobilization and RKE functions for
data security. In addition, each transponder key will
have a unique identification.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
After pressing the lock button on the RKE trans-
mitter, all of the door locks will lock, the illuminated
entry will turn off (providing all doors are closed),
and the VTSS (if equipped) will arm. After pressing
the unlock button, on the RKE transmitter, one time,
the driver door lock will unlock, the illuminated
entry will turn on the courtesy lamps, and the VTSS
(if equipped) will disarm. After pressing the unlock
button a second time, the remaining door locks will
unlock.
The SKREEM is capable of retaining up to 8 indi-
vidual access codes (8 transmitters). If the PRNDL is
in any position except park, the SKREEM will dis-
able the RKE. Use a diagnostic scan tool or the cus-
tomer programming method to program the RKE
system. However, the SKREEM will only allow RKE
programming when the ignition is in the ON posi-
tion, the PRNDL is in park position, and the VTSS
(if equipped) is disarmed.
REMOVAL
SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE
(1) Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery
negative cable.
(2) Wait two minutes for the system reserve capac-
itor to discharge before beginning any system or com-
ponent service.
(3) Remove top cover - cluster (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/TOP COVER - CLUS-
TER - REMOVAL).
(4) Disconnect the one electrical connector to the
SKREEM (Fig. 4) which is the transponder ring con-
nector.
Fig. 3 TRANSPONDER RING
VAVEHICLE THEFT SECURITY 8Q - 3
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(5) Pull SKREEM straight out of rear of instru-
ment cluster (Fig. 4) and remove from vehicle.
SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE TRAN-
SPONDER RING
(1) Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery
negative cable.
(2) Wait two minutes for the system reserve capac-
itor to discharge before beginning any system or com-
ponent service.
(3) Remove the steering column shrouds.
(4) Unsnap the SKREEM transponder from the
ignition cylinder (Fig. 5).(5) Remove top cover - cluster (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/TOP COVER - CLUS-
TER - REMOVAL).
(6) Disconnect the transponder electrical connector
from the SKREEM (Fig. 4).
(7) Maneuver wiring from instrument panel and
remove transponder from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE
(1) Push SKREEM straight into the rear of instru-
ment cluster (Fig. 4).
(2) Connect the one electrical connector to the
SKREEM (Fig. 4).
(3) Install the top cover - cluster (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/TOP COVER - CLUS-
TER - INSTALLATION)
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
(5) Verify vehicle and system operation.
(6) Close hood.
SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE TRAN-
SPONDER RING
(1) Maneuver wiring through instrument panel
(Fig. 5).
(2) Connect the transponder electrical connect or
to the SKREEM (Fig. 4).
(3) Install the top cover - cluster (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/TOP COVER - CLUS-
TER - INSTALLATION)
(4) Snap the SKREEM transponder in place
around the ignition cylinder (Fig. 5).
(5) Install the steering column shrouds.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
(7) Verify vehicle and system operation.
(8) Close hood.
SIREN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove mounting fasteners.
(3) Disconnect wire harness connector from siren.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect wire harness connector to siren.
(2) Position siren. Install and tighten mounting
fasteners.
(3) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 4 SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE
(SKREEM) - REMOVE/INSTALL
1 - SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE (SKREEM)
2 - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (REAR)
3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
Fig. 5 TRANSPONDER RING
1 - TRANSPONDER RING
2 - STEERING COLUMN
8Q - 4 VEHICLE THEFT SECURITYVA
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WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION
An electrically operated intermittent wiper and
washer system is standard factory-installed safety
equipment on this model (Fig. 1). The wiper and
washer system includes the following major compo-
nents, which are described in further detail else-
where in this service information:
²Check Valve- The washer system check valve
is integral to the plumbing fitting located in the
washer plumbing between the cowl plenum washer
hose and the two washer nozzle hoses, and is locatedbeneath the cowl top panel at the base of the wind-
shield in the engine compartment.
²Multi-Function Switch- The multi-function
switch is secured to the top of the steering column,
just below the steering wheel. Only the left (lighting)
control stalk, right (wiper) control stalk and the haz-
ard warning switch button for the multi-function
switch are visible, the remainder of the switch is con-
cealed beneath the steering column shrouds. The
multi-function switch contains all of the switches for
Fig. 1 Wiper & Washer System
1 - WASHER RESERVOIR, PUMP/MOTOR, FLUID LEVEL SWITCH 4 - MULTI-FUNCTION (WIPER, WASHER, & LIGHTING) SWITCH
2 - WIPER MOTOR, LINKAGE & PIVOTS MODULE 5 - RAIN SENSOR (W/AUTOMATIC WIPERS ONLY)
3 - WIPER RELAY 6 - RAIN SENSOR CONTROL MODULE (W/AUTOMATIC WIPERS
ONLY)
8R - 2 WIPERS/WASHERSVA
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER &
WASHER SYSTEM
If the wiper motor operates, but the wipers do not
move on the windshield, replace the faulty wiper
linkage module. If the washer pump/motor operates,
but no washer fluid is dispensed on the glass; or, if
the wipers operate, but chatter, lift, or do not clear
the glass, clean and inspect the wiper and washer
system components as required. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING) and
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS -
INSPECTION). For diagnosis and testing of the
multi-function switch (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNC-
TION SWITCH - 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.
The hard wired circuits and components of the
wiper and washer system may be diagnosed andtested using conventional diagnostic tools and proce-
dures. However, conventional diagnostic methods
may not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the
intermittent wipe logic circuitry contained within the
fuse block underneath the steering column, the rain
sensor within the base of the rear view mirror on the
windshield, or the rain sensor control module under
the instrument panel.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, or instrument panel component diagno-
sis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the system capacitor to discharge before perform-
ing further diagnosis or service. This is the only
sure way to disable the supplemental restraint sys-
tem. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment.
INTERMITTENT WIPER SYSTEM
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
WIPERS INOPERATIVE IN
ALL SWITCH POSITIONS1. Faulty or missing fuse. 1. Test and replace the fuse as required.
2. Faulty wiper motor ground circuit. 2. Test and repair the open ground circuit
as required.
3. Faulty multi-function switch feed
circuit.3. Test and repair the open fused ignition
switch output circuit between the fuse and
the multi-function switch as required.
4. Faulty multi-function switch. 4. Test and replace the multi-function
switch as required.
5. Faulty wiper motor. 5. Test and replace the wiper motor as
required.
WIPERS INOPERATIVE IN
INTERMITTENT POSITION
AND NO WIPE AFTER
WASH FEATURE1. Faulty wiper relay. 1. Test and replace the wiper relay as re-
quired.
2. Faulty multi-function switch. 2. Test and replace the multi-function
switch as required.
3. Faulty intermittent wipe logic cir-
cuit.3. Replace the steering column fuse block
as required.
WIPERS INOPERATIVE IN
LOW POSITION AND NO
PULSE FEATURE1. Faulty low speed circuit. 1. Test and repair the open low speed cir-
cuit between the multi-function switch and
the wiper motor as required.
2. Faulty multi-function switch. 2. Test and replace the multi-function
switch as required.
3. Faulty wiper low speed brush. 3. Test and replace the wiper motor as
required.
8R - 6 WIPERS/WASHERSVA
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RAIN SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The rain sensor provides the primary input for the
optional automatic wiper system (Fig. 6). The rain
sensor is located on the inside of the windshield,
where it is concealed within the molded plastic trim
cover that snaps over the base of the rear view mir-
ror arm. The sensor fits within the center of a ring-
like molded plastic bracket that is glued to the inside
of the windshield glass and that also serves as the
support for the rear view mirror.
The rain sensor is contained within a circular
molded black plastic housing with a short pigtail
wire and a connector insulator containing three ter-
minal cavities that exits one side of the housing. This
pigtail connects the rain sensor to the vehicle electri-
cal system through a dedicated take out and connec-
tor of the overhead wire harness that extends from
above the headliner. A molded plastic trough routes
and conceals the pigtail wires on the inside of the
windshield between the rear view mirror base and
the headliner.
The windshield side of the rain sensor housing is
open, but covered with a clear gelatin-like material
that protects the internal electronic sensor circuitry
and serves as the lens for the InfraRed (IR) diodes
and photocells within the sensor housing. This gel
coating must never be touched or the rain sensor
function may be impaired and the unit rendered
unusable. The rain sensor cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if damaged or faulty, the entire sensor
must be replaced. The sensor bracket and a rear viewmirror adhesive kit are available for separate service
replacement.
OPERATION
The rain sensor operates on battery current and a
clean ground received from the rain sensor control
module. The rain sensor contains InfraRed (IR)
diodes that direct IR light beams at the windshield
at an angle. When the windshield glass is dry, most
of this IR light is reflected back to the sensor, which
uses photocell receivers to measure the intensity of
the light. When moisture accumulates on the wind-
shield glass, much of the IR light is refracted away
from the photocell receivers. This causes changes in
the signal output of the rain sensor. The rain sensor
control module monitors the signal output from the
sensor and then controls the wiper motor speed and
wipe intervals accordingly.
It is important to note that the default condition
for the wiper system is automatic wipers Off; there-
fore, if no message is received from the rain sensor
by the rain sensor control module, the automatic wip-
ers will be disabled. If automatic wipers are disabled,
normal low and high speed continuous wiper opera-
tion are unaffected. Also, due to the low voltage
nature of the rain sensor signal and the impact that
minor fluctuations in this signal strength can have
on wiper operation, grounded shielding circuits are
provided at the roof and control module connectors to
control electrical induction into the sensor signal cir-
cuit.
The hard wired rain sensor circuits may be diag-
nosed using conventional diagnostic tools and meth-
ods. However, conventional diagnostic methods may
not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the internal
circuitry or the optics of the rain sensor. Refer to the
appropriate wiring information.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
RAIN SENSOR BRACKET REPLACEMENT
The rain sensor fits within the center of a ring-like
molded plastic bracket that is glued to the inside of
the windshield glass and that also serves as the sup-
port for the rear view mirror arm. If the bracket
should come loose from the windshield, it must be
reinstalled using a rear view mirror adhesive kit and
the procedure that follows.
Fig. 6 Rain Sensor
1 - HEADLINER
2 - TROUGH
3 - WINDSHIELD
4 - RAIN SENSOR
5 - MIRROR
8R - 12 WIPERS/WASHERSVA
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WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, or instrument panel component diagno-
sis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the system capacitor to discharge before perform-
ing further diagnosis or service. This is the only
sure way to disable the supplemental restraint sys-
tem. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment.
CAUTION: Do not touch the gel-like surface of the
rain sensor or the sensor function may be impaired
and the sensor rendered unusable.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the rear view mirror and the rain sen-
sor from the rain sensor bracket. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/RAIN SENSOR -
REMOVAL).
(3) Cut diagonally through the nylon mesh fabric
from the rear view mirror adhesive kit (Fig. 7).
(4) Place the rain sensor bracket onto the nylon
mesh fabric (Fig. 8).(5) Cut the two sections of nylon mesh fabric to
the contours of the rain sensor.
NOTE: If the early version of the rain sensor
bracket is used, the nylon mesh material must be
cut so as not to lie over the bracket collar (Fig. 9).
(6) Complete the bracket installation following the
instructions provided with the rear view mirror adhe-
sive kit.
(7) Reinstall the rain sensor and the rear view
mirror onto the rain sensor bracket. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/RAIN SENSOR -
INSTALLATION).
Fig. 7 Cut Nylon Mesh Fabric
1 - FABRIC
2 - DIAGONAL CUT
Fig. 8 Trim Nylon Mesh Fabric
1 - FABRIC
2 - BRACKET
Fig. 9 Rain Sensor Brackets
1 - COLLAR
2 - EARLY TYPE BRACKET
3 - LATE TYPE BRACKET
VAWIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 13
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(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, or instrument panel component diagno-
sis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the system capacitor to discharge before perform-
ing further diagnosis or service. This is the only
sure way to disable the supplemental restraint sys-
tem. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Unsnap the base covers from each other and
remove them from the rear view mirror arm at the
windshield (Fig. 10).
(3) Using a small thin-bladed screwdriver, gently
pry the retaining collar slightly upward while press-
ing the mirror arm downward parallel to the wind-
shield until the mirror arm unsnaps from the
bracket.
(4) Separate and remove the two halves of the
wire cover from the rain sensor pigtail wires.(5) Loosen the screws securing both inner sun
visor hinges to the windshield header.
(6) Pull the headliner down from the windshield
header far enough to pull the rain sensor pigtail wire
connector out from under the headliner.
(7) Remove the anti-rattle felt from the wire con-
nector insulators.
(8) Disconnect the sensor pigtail wire connector
from the roof wire harness connector.
CAUTION: Do not touch the gel-like surface of the
rain sensor or the sensor function may be impaired
and the sensor rendered unusable.
(9) Remove the rain sensor from the center of the
bracket.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, or instrument panel component diagno-
sis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the system capacitor to discharge before perform-
ing further diagnosis or service. This is the only
sure way to disable the supplemental restraint sys-
tem. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment.
CAUTION: Do not touch the gel-like surface of the
rain sensor or the sensor function may be impaired
and the sensor rendered unusable.
(1) Position the rain sensor into the center of the
bracket on the windshield (Fig. 10).
(2) Reconnect the sensor pigtail wire connector to
the roof wire harness connector.
(3) Reinstall the anti-rattle felt over the wire con-
nector insulators.
(4) Pull the headliner down from the windshield
header far enough to tuck the rain sensor pigtail
wire connector under the headliner.
(5) Tighten the screws securing both inner sun
visor hinges to the windshield header.
(6) Align and install the two halves of the wire
cover over the rain sensor pigtail wires.
(7) Press the rear view mirror arm upward paral-
lel to the windshield until the mirror arm snaps onto
the bracket.
(8) Align and position the base covers to each
other and snap them over the rear view mirror arm
at the windshield.
(9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 10 Rain Sensor Remove/Install
1 - FELT
2 - CONNECTOR
3 - INNER VISOR HINGE (2)
4 - WIRE COVER
5 - BRACKET
6 - SENSOR
7 - RETAINING COLLAR
8 - BASE COVER
9 - MIRROR
10 - ARM
8R - 14 WIPERS/WASHERSVA
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RAIN SENSOR CONTROL MOD-
ULE
DESCRIPTION
The Rain Sensor Control Module (RSCM) is the
primary component of the automatic wiper system
(Fig. 11). The RSCM is secured with two screws and
nuts to a bracket located under the instrument panel
above the throttle pedal within the passenger com-
partment. The rectangular molded plastic housing of
the RSCM has an integral mounting tab on each side
and an integral connector receptacle on one end,
which contains the module terminal pins. These ter-
minal pins connect the RSCM to the vehicle electrical
system through a dedicated take out and connector of
the instrument panel wiring. Concealed and pro-
tected within the RSCM housing is the electronic cir-
cuitry of the module.
The RSCM cannot be repaired and, if damaged or
faulty, the entire module must be replaced.
OPERATION
The microprocessor-based Rain Sensor Control
Module (RSCM) is only used in vehicles equipped
with an optional automatic wiper system. The RSCM
monitors inputs from the ignition switch, the wiper
and washer switch circuitry of the multi-function
switch on the steering column, the park switch
within the wiper motor, and the rain sensor on the
inside of the windshield glass. Based upon these
inputs the RSCM sends the proper control outputs to
the wiper motor and the washer pump motor to pro-
vide all of the requested wiper and washer system
functions.The RSCM operates on battery current received
from a fuse in the fuse block on a fused ignition
switch output (run-start) circuit so that the RSCM
will operate whenever the ignition switch is in the
On or Start positions. The RSCM receives ground at
all times through its connection to the instrument
panel wire harness. It is important to note that the
default condition for the wiper system is automatic
wipers Off; therefore, if no input is received from the
rain sensor by the RSCM, the automatic wipers will
be disabled and the RSCM will default the wiper and
washer system to normal manual operation for con-
tinuous low or high speed wiper or washer mode.
The hard wired RSCM circuits may be diagnosed
using conventional diagnostic tools and methods.
However, conventional diagnostic methods may not
prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the internal cir-
cuitry of the RSCM. Refer to the appropriate wiring
information.
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, or instrument panel component diagno-
sis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the system capacitor to discharge before perform-
ing further diagnosis or service. This is the only
sure way to disable the supplemental restraint sys-
tem. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Locate the rain sensor control module on a
bracket under the instrument panel above the throt-
tle pedal (Fig. 12).
Fig. 11 Rain Sensor Control Module
1 - RAIN SENSOR CONTROL MODULE
2 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
3 - MOUNTING TAB (2)
VAWIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 15