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B233D-11






B233D-11-FRONT/REAR WASHER MOTOR (+) CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

With the Front Washer Pump Motor on for short to ground check.

With the Front Washer Pump Motor off for short to voltage check.

- Set Condition:
When the Body Control Module (BCM) detects a short on the Washer Pump Motor Control circuit.





1. INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, clear DTCs.
3. Turn the Front Windshield Washers on and off.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool read: B233D-11-FRONT/REAR WASHER MOTOR (+) CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. ATTEMPT TO SET THE OPPOSITE DTC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Washer Pump Motor harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Turn the Front Windshield Washers on and off.
5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool read: B233D-13-FRONT/REAR WASHER MOTOR (+) CONTROL - CIRCUIT OPEN?

Yes

- Replace the Washer Pump Motor. Windshield Washer Pump - Removal.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 3

3. CHECK THE (W10) FRONT WASHER PUMP MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the BCM A harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage between ground and the (W10) Front Washer Pump Motor Control circuit.

Is there any voltage present?

Yes

- Repair the short to voltage in the (W10) Front Washer Pump Motor Control circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 4

4. CHECK THE (W10) FRONT WASHER PUMP MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (W10) Front Washer Pump Motor Control circuit.

Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?

Yes

- Replace the BCM. Body Control Module - Removal.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Repair the short to ground in the (W10) Front Washer Pump Motor Control circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.