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Front Wiper On/Off Relay Short To Battery-IPM






FRONT WIPER ON/OFF RELAY SHORT TO BATTERY-IPM





For a complete wiring diagram refer to Diagrams/Electrical.





Diagnostic Test

1. WIPER ON/OFF RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY





Turn the ignition off.

Remove the Wiper On/Off Relay from the IPM.

Disconnect the IPM C8 harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage of the Wiper On/Off Relay Control circuit at the IPM connector.

Is the voltage above 1.0 volt?

Yes

- Repair the Wiper On/Off Relay Control circuit for a short to battery.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

No

- Go To 2

2. WIPER ON/OFF RELAY

Install a substitute relay in place of the Wiper On/Off Relay.

Turn the ignition on.

Turn the wipers on.

Does the system operate correctly?

Yes

- Replace the Wiper On/Off Relay.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

No

- Replace the Integrated Power Module.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test