DTC B370A
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC B370A
Rain Sensor
For symptom byte information, refer to Symptom Byte List.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
B+ and ground is supplied at all times to the rain sensor. The rain sensor communicates with the body control module (BCM) via serial data. When the ignition is in the ON or ACCESSORY position and the windshield wiper/washer switch is in the intermittent delay position, the BCM monitors the rain sensor data to determine the rain build up on the windshield. As rain builds up on the windshield, the BCM will command the wipers to activate.
The sensitivity of the wiper frequency is controlled by the intermittent delay of the windshield wiper/washer switch.
As the sensitivity is increased, the BCM will command more frequent wiper activation based on rain build up on the windshield.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The system voltage is between 9 - 16 V.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
A current DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify DTC U151A is not set.
Refer to DTC U1500-U15FF
3. Place the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch in the intermittent delay setting and spray the outside of the windshield in the area of the B177 Rain Sensor with a water bottle. It may be necessary to increase the sensitivity of the intermittent delay to achieve windshield wiper operation.
4. Verify the windshield wipers operate at low speed.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
5. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B117 Rain Sensor. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
5. Test for 5.0 - 10.0 V between the serial data circuit terminal 3 and ground.
6. Test or replace the B117 Rain Sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
DTC B370B
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC B370B
Rear Wiper Function Control Circuit
For symptom byte information, refer to Symptom Byte List.
Diagnostic Fault Information
1. Rear Wiper Inoperative
2. Rear Wiper Always ON
Circuit/System Description
The body control module (BCM) controls the rear wiper motor based on an input from the rear wiper switch, which is part of the windshield wiper/washer switch. The BCM monitors the windshield wiper/washer switch through two separate signal circuits and a low reference circuit. The rear wiper switch uses a resistor ladder to determine low speed, intermittent, and rear washer operation. The BCM monitors applies and monitors voltage on the rear wiper switch signal circuit. When the rear wiper switch is placed in the low speed, intermittent, or rear washer position, the voltage is pulled down through a different resistor in the resistor ladder, reducing the voltage seen at the BCM. The BCM will respond by commanding the specific rear wiper function.
The rear wiper motor is controlled by the BCM through the rear wiper relay. A constant B+ and ground are supplied to the rear wiper motor. When rear wiper operation is requested, the BCM will apply voltage to the rear wiper relay control circuit. This will cause the contacts in the rear wiper relay to close and apply B+ to the rear wiper motor through the rear wiper control circuit, enabling rear wiper operation. When the rear wiper request is no longer present, the contacts in the rear wiper relay will open, removing B+ from the rear wiper motor control circuit. The rear wiper motor will continue to operate using the constant B+ circuit until it is in the park position.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B370B 02
A short to ground is detected in the rear wiper relay control circuit.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
Rear wiper operation is disabled.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
The DTC will clear when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify the scan tool Rear Closure Ajar Switch parameter changes between Inactive and Active when opening and closing the liftgate.
Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
3. Verify the Scan Tool Rear Wiper Switch Parameter changes between ON and OFF when cycling the rear wiper switch ON and OFF.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Rear Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction
4. Verify the M45 Rear Wiper Motor cycles when commanding the rear wiper ON with the rear wiper switch
Refer to Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Rear Wiper Motor Malfunction
5. Verify the M45 Rear Wiper Motor returns to the park position when the rear wipers are turned OFF
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Rear Wiper Motor Malfunction
6. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch. It may take up to 11 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Test for greater than 8 V between the signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.
5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
6. Test for less than 1 V between the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.
Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
7. Test or replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
Rear Wiper Motor Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF, and all vehicle systems OFF. Disconnect the harness connector at the M45 Rear Wiper Motor. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal A and ground.
5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal C and ground.
6. Verify the test lamp does NOT turn ON and OFF when commanding the rear wiper ON and OFF with the rear wiper switch.
Test or replace the M45 Rear Wiper Motor.
7. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the M45 Rear Wiper Motor. Disconnect the X1 and X5 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood, It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
8. Test for less than 10 Ω between each ground circuit terminal listed below and ground:
9. Ignition ON.
10. Verify the M45 Rear Wiper Motor is not activated.
11. Connect a 20 A fused jumper wire between both of the circuits listed below and B+.
12. Verify the M45 Rear Wiper Motor activates.
13. Ignition OFF, connect the X2 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood. Disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
14. Verify the M45 Rear Wiper Motor is not activated.
15. Connect a 10 A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal 10 and B+.
16. Verify the M45 Rear Wiper Motor activates.
17. Test or replace the K9 Body Control Module.
Component Testing
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 5 and the low reference terminal 1 with the rear wiper switch in the OFF position.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
3. Verify the resistance is within the range specified below between the signal circuit terminal 4 and the low reference circuit terminal 2 by cycling the switch between Rear Wiper position and Rear Washers position.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
4. All OK
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
DTC B3715 or B3875
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC B3715
Windshield Wiper Relay Circuit
DTC B3875
Windshield Wiper High Speed Relay Circuit
For symptom byte information, refer to Symptom Byte List.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The windshield wiper motor is controlled by the body control module (BCM) through the windshield wiper relay and the windshield wiper speed control relay. When low speed windshield wiper operation is requested, the BCM will apply voltage to the windshield wiper relay control circuit. This will cause the contacts in the windshield wiper relay to close and apply B+ to the windshield wiper motor through the windshield wiper low speed control circuit, enabling low speed wiper operation. When high speed windshield wiper operation is requested, the BCM continues to apply voltage to the windshield wiper relay control circuit and also applies ground to the windshield wiper speed control relay control circuit. This will cause the contacts in the windshield wiper speed control relay to close and apply B+ to the windshield wiper motor through the windshield wiper high speed control circuit, enabling high speed wiper operation. When the windshield wiper request is no longer present. the BCM uses an algorithm to keep relays engaged to keep wiper motor going at the last required speed until it sees that the motor is in the park position and then it will remove the necessary control drivers to stop the motor.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B3715 01
A short to voltage is detected in the windshield wiper relay control circuit.
B3715 02
A short to ground is detected in the windshield wiper relay control circuit.
B3715 04
An open or high resistance is detected in the windshield wiper relay control circuit.
B3875 01
A short to voltage is detected in the windshield wiper high speed relay control circuit.
B3875 02
A short to ground is detected in the windshield wiper high speed relay control circuit.
B3875 04
An open or high resistance is detected in the windshield wiper high speed relay control circuit.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The BCM will not activate the wiper output.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Testing
DTC B3715
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the KR12B Windshield Wiper Relay. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 85 and ground.
3. Ignition ON. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 86 and the ground circuit terminal 85.
4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Windshield Wiper Motor Relay On and Off with a scan tool.
5. Test or replace the KR12B Windshield Wiper Relay.
DTC B3875
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the KR12C Windshield Wiper Speed Control Relay.
2. Verify a test lamp Illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 86 and ground.
Replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
3. Ignition ON. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 85 and the B+ circuit terminal 86.
4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Windshield Wiper Motor Relay High and Stop with a scan tool.
5. Test or replace the KR12C Windshield Wiper Speed Control Relay.
Component Testing
Relay Test
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate relay.
2. Test for 60 - 200 Ω between terminals 85 and 86.
Replace the relay.
3. Test for infinite resistance between the terminals listed below:
Replace the relay.
4. Test for less than 5 Ω between terminals 30 and 87A.
Replace the relay.
5. Install a 10 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground.
6. Test for less than 5 Ω between terminals 30 and 87.
Replace the relay.
7. All OK
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
DTC B371A
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC B371A 39
Windshield Wiper Motor Internal Malfunction
Circuit/System Description
B+ voltage and ground are supplied to the windshield wiper motor. Whenever the vehicle is ON or in Service Mode, the body control module (BCM) sends the wiper/washer switch status through the LIN communication bus. If a fault occurs at any time in the windshield wiper motor, the BCM will set the DTC.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The BCM runs the diagnostic to detect an internal fault when power up is commanded. The only requirements are voltage and ground. This diagnostic runs even if the voltage is out of the valid operating range.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The BCM receives an invalid signal from the windshield wiper motor.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The BCM ignores all additional inputs.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
A current DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Vehicle in Service Mode.
2. Verify that there is no communications DTC set.
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.
3. Verify that DTC B371A is not set.
Replace the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor.
4. All OK.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
DTC B3811
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC B3811
Rear Washer Relay Circuit
For symptom byte information, refer to Symptom Byte List.
Diagnostic Fault Information
1. Rear Washer Inoperative.
2. Rear Washer Always ON.
Circuit/System Description
The body control module (BCM) controls the rear washer via a printed circuit board (PCB) relay and based on an input from the rear wiper switch, which is part of the windshield wiper/washer switch. The BCM monitors the rear wiper switch through separate signal circuits and a ground circuit. The rear wiper switch uses a resistor ladder to determine low speed, intermittent, and rear washer operation. The BCM monitors applies and monitors voltage on the rear wiper switch signal circuit. When the rear wiper switch is placed in the low speed, intermittent, or rear washer position, the voltage is pulled down through a different resistor in the resistor ladder, reducing the voltage seen at the BCM. The BCM will respond by commanding the specific rear wiper function.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Conditions for Setting the DTC
A short to ground has been detected on the rear window washer pump relay control circuit.
B3811 01
A short to voltage has been detected on the rear window washer pump relay control circuit
B3811 02
A short to ground has been detected on the rear window washer pump relay control circuit
B3811 04
A open/high resistance has been detected on the rear window washer pump relay control circuit
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
Rear washer operation is disabled.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
Diagnostic Aids
The rear liftgate must be closed in order for the rear wiper to work
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify the Rear Window Washers turn On when commanding the Rear Washer Relay Active with a scan tool.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing
3. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood ground circuit terminal 53 and ground.
3. Connect the X1 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood and disconnect the X5 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
4. Verify the G24 Windshield Washer Pump is not activated.
5. Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal 11 X5 and B+.
6. Verify the G24 Windshield Washer Pump activates.
7. Replace the K9 Body Control Module.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
DTC B3873
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC B3873
Front Washer Relay Circuit
For symptom byte information, refer to Symptom Byte List.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The windshield washer pump is controlled by the body control module (BCM) via a printed circuit board (PCB) relay. When the washer switch is depressed, the BCM's internally pulled high resistor is pulled low by the washer request circuit. The BCM then applies voltage through a control circuit to the PCB windshield washer pump relay.
With the relay energized, fused battery voltage is applied through the switch contacts of the relay and the control circuit to activate the windshield washer fluid pump.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B3873 01
The body control module detects a short to B+ in the windshield washer pump relay control circuit.
B3873 02
The body control module detects a short to ground in the windshield washer pump relay control circuit.
B3873 04
The body control module detects an open or high resistance in the windshield washer pump relay control circuit.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
Washer operation is suspended.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
A current DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify the G24 Windshield Washer Pump activates when commanding the Windshield Washer Relay On and Off with a scan tool.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing
3. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
2. Verify the G24 Windshield Washer Pump is not activated.
3. Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal 14 and B+.
4. Verify the G24 Windshield Washer Pump activates.
5. Replace the K9 Body Control Module.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems
NOTE: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables:
1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle , in order to verify that all of the following conditions are true:
2. Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions.
Visual/Physical Inspection
Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.
Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
Diagnostic Instructions
Diagnostic Fault Information
1. Delay or Low Speed Wipers Inoperative
2. High Speed Wipers Inoperative
3. Wipers Do Not Park
4. Wipers Always ON
Circuit/System Description
The windshield wiper motor is controlled by the body control module (BCM) through the removable windshield wiper in conjunction with the removable windshield wiper speed control relay. When low speed windshield wiper operation is requested, the BCM will apply voltage to the windshield wiper relay control circuit. This will cause the contacts in the windshield wiper relay to close and apply B+ to the windshield wiper motor through the windshield wiper low speed control circuit, enabling low speed wiper operation. When high speed windshield wiper operation is requested, the BCM continues to apply voltage to the windshield wiper relay control circuit and also applies ground to the windshield wiper speed control relay control circuit. This will cause the contacts in the windshield wiper speed control relay to close and apply B+ to the windshield wiper motor through the windshield wiper high speed control circuit, enabling high speed wiper operation. When the windshield wiper request is no longer present, the contacts in the windshield wiper relay and windshield wiper speed control relay will open, removing B+ from the wiper motor control circuits.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper High Speed Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive when activating the high speed windshield wipers.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction.
3. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter changes between Off and Low when activating the low speed windshield wipers.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction.
4. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter changes between Delay 1 and Delay 5 when cycling the intermittent speed windshield wipers.
Test or replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
5. Verify the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor changes between Off, Low, and High when cycling the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch between Off, Low, and High.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper Motor Malfunction
6. Ignition OFF.
7. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Park Switch parameter is Active.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper Motor Malfunction.
8. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch. It may take up to 11 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper High Speed Switch parameter is Inactive.
5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 2 and the low reference circuit terminal 1.
6. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper High Speed Switch parameter is Active.
7. Test for greater than 8 V between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
8. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
9. Test for less than 1 V between the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
10. Test or replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
Windshield Wiper Motor Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Park Switch parameter is Inactive.
5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 3 and the ground circuit terminal 5.
6. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Park Switch parameter is Active.
7. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the KR12B Windshield Wiper Relay. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
8. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminals listed below and ground.
9. Ignition ON.
10. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 87 and the ground circuit terminal 87A.
Replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
11. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 86 and the ground circuit terminal 85.
12. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Windshield Wiper Motor Relay Low and Off with a scan tool.
13. Ignition OFF, connect the KR12B Windshield Wiper Relay and disconnect the KR12C Windshield Wiper Speed Control Relay, ignition ON.
14. Test for less than 10 Ω between the control circuit terminal 30 and ground.
Test or replace the KR12B Windshield Wiper Relay.
15. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 30 and ground.
16. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Windshield Wiper Motor Relay Low and Off with a scan tool.
Test or replace the KR12B Windshield Wiper Relay.
17. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and ground.
Replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
18. Connect a test lamp between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and the control circuit terminal 86.
19. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Windshield Wiper High Speed Relay High and Off with a scan tool.
Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF
20. Ignition OFF, connect the KR12C Windshield Wiper Speed Control Relay.
21. Connect a test lamp between the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor control circuit terminal 1 and ground circuit terminal 5, ignition ON.
22. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Windshield Wiper Motor Relay Low and Off with a scan tool.
23. Connect a test lamp between the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor control circuit terminal 4 and ground circuit terminal 5, ignition ON.
24. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Windshield Wiper High Speed Relay High and Off with a scan tool.
25. Test or replace the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor.
Component Testing
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 2 and the low reference terminal 1 with the high speed switch in the open position.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
3. Test for less than 2 Ω between the signal circuit terminal 2 and the low reference circuit terminal 1 with the high speed switch in the closed position.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
4. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 3 and the low reference terminal 1 with the low speed switch in the open position.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
5. Test for the resistance values listed below between the signal circuit terminal 3 and the low reference circuit terminal 1 by cycling the switch between Delay 1 and Delay 5.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
Relay Test
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate relay.
2. Test for 60 - 200 Ω between terminals 85 and 86.
Replace the relay.
3. Test for infinite resistance between the terminals listed below:
Replace the relay.
4. Test for less than 5 Ω between terminals 30 and 87A.
Replace the relay.
5. Install a 10 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground.
6. Test for less than 5 Ω between terminals 30 and 87.
Replace the relay.
7. All OK
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
Diagnostic Fault Information
1. Low washer fluid message always displayed
2. Low washer fluid message never displayed
Circuit/System Description
The CHECK WASHER FLUID message is controlled by the instrument cluster using an input from the washer fluid level switch. The washer fluid level signal circuit is supplied voltage through a resistor then monitored within the instrument cluster. The washer fluid level switch is normally closed so the instrument cluster detects ignition voltage on the washer fluid level signal circuit whenever the washer fluid level is low. When the washer fluid reaches the point where the driver should be informed that the washer fluid is low, the washer fluid level switch opens. When the washer fluid level switch is opened, the washer fluid level signal circuit voltage is pulled high, and the instrument cluster displays the CHECK WASHER FLUID message on the driver information center. In order to prevent the CHECK WASHER FLUID message from being displayed while sloshing is occurring in the washer fluid container, the instrument cluster is programed with a 1 min delay before changing states of the CHECK WASHER FLUID message during an ignition cycle.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Instrument Cluster Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for Scan Tool Information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify the scan tool Washer Fluid Level Switch parameter changes between ON and OFF, when filling and emptying the windshield water bottle.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
3. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B118B Windshield Washer Fluid Level Switch. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify the scan tool Washer Fluid Level Switch parameter is On.
5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and the ground circuit terminal 2.
6. Verify the scan tool Washer Fluid Level Switch parameter is Off.
7. Test or replace the B118B Windshield Washer Fluid Level Switch.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
Washer Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The windshield washer pump is controlled by the body control module (BCM) via a removable relay. When the washer switch is depressed, the BCM monitors the signal circuit by the washer request circuit. The BCM then applies voltage through a control circuit to the removable windshield washer pump relay. With the relay energized, fused battery voltage is applied through the switch contacts of the relay and the control circuit to activate the windshield washer pump.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify the scan tool Windshield Washer Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive when pressing the windshield washer switch.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction.
3. Verify the Windshield Washers turn On when commanding the Windshield Washer Relay Active with a scan tool.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Washer Pump Malfunction
4. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch. It may take up to 11 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify the scan tool Windshield Washer Switch parameter is Inactive.
5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the low reference circuit terminal 2.
6. Verify the scan tool Windshield Washer Switch parameter is Active.
7. Test or replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
Windshield Washer Pump Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the KR11 Windshield Washer Pump Relay. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 85 and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 87 and ground.
Replace the X50 Fuse Block-Underhood.
5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 86 and the ground circuit terminal 85.
6. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Windshield Washer Relay On and Off with a scan tool.
7. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.
Repair the short to voltage on the control circuit
8. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, remove the test lamp, disconnect the harness connector at the G24 Windshield Washer Pump. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
9. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
10. Connect the harness connector at the G24 Windshield Washer Pump.
11. Ignition ON, connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 87 and the control circuit terminal 30.
12. Verify the G24 Windshield Washer Pump is activated.
13. Test or replace the KR11 Windshield Washer Pump Relay.
Component Testing
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 5 and the low reference terminal 2 with the switch in the open position.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
3. Test for less than 2 Ω between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the low reference circuit terminal 2 with the switch in the closed position.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
4. All OK
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
Rain Sensor Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description B+ and ground is supplied at all times to the rain sensor. The rain sensor communicates with the body control module (BCM) via serial data. When the ignition is in the ON or ACCESSORY position and the windshield wiper/washer switch is in the intermittent delay position, the BCM monitors the rain sensor data to determine the rain build up on the windshield. As rain builds up on the windshield, the BCM will command the wipers to activate.
The sensitivity of the wiper frequency is controlled by the intermittent delay of the windshield wiper/washer switch.
As the sensitivity is increased, the BCM will command more frequent wiper activation based on rain build up on the windshield.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify DTC U151A is not set.
Refer to DTC U1500-U15FF
3. Place the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch in the intermittent delay setting and spray the outside of the windshield in the area of the B177 Rain Sensor with a water bottle. It may be necessary to increase the sensitivity of the intermittent delay to achieve windshield wiper operation.
4. Verify the windshield wipers operate at low speed.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
5. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B117 Rain Sensor. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 3 and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
5. Test for 5.0 - 10.0 V between the serial data circuit terminal 2 and ground.
6. Test or replace the B117 Rain Sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
Rear Wiper System Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
Diagnostic Fault Information
1. Rear Wiper Inoperative.
2. Rear Wiper Always ON.
Circuit/System Description
The rear wiper motor is controlled by the body control module (BCM) via a printed circuit board (PCB) relay. The BCM will respond by commanding the specific rear wiper function based on an input from the rear wiper switch, which is part of the windshield wiper/washer switch. The rear wiper switch uses a resistor ladder to determine low speed, intermittent, and rear washer operation. A constant B+ and ground are supplied to the rear wiper motor. When the rear wiper switch is placed in the low speed, intermittent, or rear washer position, the voltage is pulled down through a different resistor in the resistor ladder, reducing the voltage seen at the BCM.
The BCM monitors the liftgate ajar signal circuit, and the BCM will disable the function of the rear wiper motor if the liftgate or liftglass is ajar or open
Diagnostic Aids
If the vehicle is a HATCHBACK, The rear liftgate must be closed in order for the rear wiper to work. The liftgate ajar switch signal circuit provides information to the rear window wiper module about the status of the liftgate. If the liftgate or liftglass is open the rear wiper operation is not performed.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify the scan tool Rear Closure Ajar Switch parameter changes between Inactive and Active when opening and closing the liftgate.
Refer to Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (With TB5) Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Without TB5)
3. Verify that DTC B370B is not set.
Refer to DTC B370B
4. Verify the scan tool Rear Wiper Switch parameter changes between Off and On when turning the rear wipers ON and OFF.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Rear Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction.
5. Verify the Rear Wiper Motor turns On when commanding the Rear Wiper Active with a scan tool.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Rear Wiper Motor Malfunction
6. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch. It may take up to 11 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Test for greater than 8 V between the signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.
Go to next step: If 8 V or greater
5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
6. Test for less than 1 V between the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.
Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
7. Test or replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
Rear Wiper Motor Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF, and all vehicle systems OFF. Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood ground circuit terminal 53 and ground.
3. Disconnect the harness connector at the M45 Rear Wiper Motor and connect the X1 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
4. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
5. Ignition ON.
6. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal C and ground.
7. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal A and the ground circuit terminal B.
8. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal C and the ground circuit terminal A.
9. Verify the test lamp does NOT turn ON and OFF when commanding the Rear Wiper On and Off with a scan tool.
Test or replace the M45 Rear Wiper Motor.
10. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the M45 Rear Wiper Motor, ignition ON.
11. Verify the M45 Rear Wiper Motor is NOT activated.
12. Connect a 20 A fused jumper wire between the circuit terminal 19 X2 and B+.
13. Verify the M45 Rear Wiper Motor activates.
14. Ignition OFF, connect the X2 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood. Disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
15. Verify the M45 Rear Wiper Motor is not activated.
16. Connect a 10 A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal 8 and B+.
17. Verify the M45 Rear Wiper Motor activates.
18. Test or replace the K9 Body Control Module.
Component Testing
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 5 and the low reference terminal 1 with the rear window washer switch in the open position.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
3. Verify the resistance reading is within the range specified below between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the low reference circuit terminal 1 by cycling the switch between Rear Wiper position and Rear Washers position.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
4. All OK
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
Rear Washer System Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
Diagnostic Fault Information
1. Rear Washer Inoperative
2. Rear Washer Always ON
Circuit/System Description
The windshield washer pump is controlled by the body control module (BCM) via a printed circuit board (PCB) relay. The BCM monitors the rear windshield wiper/washer switch signal circuit and when rear washer activation is requested, the BCM applies voltage through the rear window washer pump relay control circuit. With the relay energized, fused battery voltage is applied through the switch contacts of the relay and the windshield washer pump control circuit to activate the windshield washer pump.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify the scan tool Rear Washer Relay Command parameter changes between Active and Inactive when cycling the rear washer switch ON and OFF.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Rear Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction
3. Verify the Rear Window Washer turns ON and OFF when commanding the Rear Washer Relay Active with a scan tool.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Rear Washer Pump Malfunction
4. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Test for greater than 8 V between the signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.
5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
6. Test for less than 1 V between the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.
Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
7. Test or replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
Rear Washer Pump Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF, and all vehicle systems OFF. Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood ground circuit terminal 53 and ground.
3. Test for infinite resistance between each control circuit listed below and ground:
Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
4. Disconnect the harness connector at the G24 Windshield Washer Pump and connect the X1 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
5. Test for less than 10 Ω between the control circuit terminal 1 and the control circuit terminal 2.
6. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and the control circuit terminal 2, ignition ON.
7. Verify the test lamp does NOT turn ON and OFF when commanding the Rear Window Washer Relay Active and Inactive with a scan tool.
Test or replace the G24 Windshield Washer Pump.
8. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the G24 Windshield Washer Pump, ignition ON.
9. Verify the G24 Windshield Washer Pump is NOT activated.
10. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
11. Verify the G24 Windshield Washer Pump is NOT activated.
12. Connect a 10 A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal 11 X5 and B+.
13. Verify the G24 Windshield Washer Pump activates.
14. Replace the K9 Body Control Module.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
Headlamp Washer Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
Diagnostic Fault Information
1. Headlamp Washer Inoperative
2. Headlamp Washers Always ON
Circuit/System Description
The headlamp washer pump is controlled by the body control module (BCM) via a removable relay. If the headlamp lights are on, the BCM will activate the headlamp washer pump the first time the windshield washer pump is activated. After the initial headlamp washer activation, the BCM will only allow headlamp washer function every 5 windshield washer cycles. When the headlamp washer function is requested by the BCM's internal logic, it applies voltage through a control circuit to the headlamp washer pump relay. With the relay energized, battery voltage is applied through the switch contacts of the relay and the fused control circuit to activate the headlamp washer pump.
Diagnostic Aids
The headlamp wash feature will only be activated if the low or high beam headlamps are active as well.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify the headlamp washers turn ON and OFF when commanding the Headlamp Washer Relay Active and Inactive with a scan tool.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing
3. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the KR2 Headlamp Washer Pump Relay. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 86 and ground.
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
Replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 85 and the ground circuit terminal 86.
6. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Headlamp Washer Relay Active and Inactive with a scan tool.
7. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.
Repair the short to voltage on the control circuit
8. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the G19 Headlamp Washer Pump. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
9. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
10. Connect the harness connector at the G19 Headlamp Washer Pump.
11. Ignition ON, connect a 15 A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal 87 and B+.
12. Verify the G19 Headlamp Washer Pump is activated.
13. Test or replace the KR2 Headlamp Washer Pump Relay.
Component Testing
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 5 and the low reference terminal 2 with the switch in the open position.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
3. Test for less than 2 Ω between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the low reference circuit terminal 2 with the switch in the closed position.
Replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
4. All OK
Relay Test
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR2 headlamp washer pump relay.
2. Test for 60 - 200 Ω between terminals 85 and 86.
Replace the KR2 headlamp washer pump relay.
3. Test for infinite resistance between the terminals listed below:
Replace the KR2 headlamp washer pump relay.
4. Install a 10 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground.
5. Test for less than 10 Ω between terminals 30 and 87.
Replace the KR2 headlamp washer pump relay.
6. All OK.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.