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Pinpoint Test C: The High/Low Wiper Speeds Do Not Operate Correctly




Wipers and Washers

Pinpoint Test C: The High/Low Wiper Speeds Do Not Operate Correctly

Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 81 (Fusion/Milan/MKZ, Fusion Hybrid, Milan Hybrid, MKZ Hybrid), Wipers and Washers for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number

Normal Operation

Under normal operation, the wiper/washer module receives open and ground inputs from the multifunction switch through circuits CRW08 (VT/OG), CRW17 (GN/VT), CRW18 (VT/WH) and CRW19 (BU/OG) to activate the wiper motor in the high and low speeds. The wiper/washer module supplies voltage to the wiper motor through circuits CRW16 ([GY/BN] low) and CRW15 ([BN/WH] high).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Wiper motor
- Multifunction switch
- Wiper/washer module


PINPOINT TEST C: THE HIGH/LOW WIPER SPEEDS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) from the Flex Probe Kit when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

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C1 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH

- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202.
- Carry out the Multifunction Switch component test.

- Did the multifunction switch pass the component test?

Yes
GO to C2.

No
INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to Steering Column Switches Steering Column Multifunction Switch. TEST the system for normal operation.

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C2 CHECK FOR A SHORT TO GROUND IN THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH HARNESS

- Disconnect: Wiper/Washer Module C2157.
- Measure the resistance between ground and wiper/washer module:
- C2157-8, circuit CRW08 (VT/OG), harness side.
- C2157-13, circuit CRW17 (GN/VT), harness side.
- C2157-14, circuit CRW19 (BU/OG), harness side.
- C2157-6, circuit CRW18 (VT/WH), harness side.




- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to C3.

No
REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. TEST the system for normal operation.

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C3 CHECK FOR AN OPEN IN THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH HARNESS

- Measure the resistance between multifunction switch C202, harness side and wiper/washer module C2157, harness side using the following chart:









- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to C4.

No
REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. TEST the system for normal operation.

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C4 CHECK FOR A SHORT IN THE WIPER/WASHER MODULE HARNESS

- Measure the resistance between multifunction switch C202, harness side, using the following chart:









- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms for all measurements?

Yes
GO to C5.

No
REPAIR the circuit(s). TEST the system for normal operation.

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C5 CHECK WIPER MOTOR LOW SPEED FOR VOLTAGE

- Connect: Wiper/Washer Module C2157.
- Connect: Multifunction Switch C202.
- Ignition ON.
- With the multifunction switch in the low position, measure the voltage between wiper motor C125-5, circuit CRW16 (GY/BN), harness side and ground.




- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?

Yes
GO to C7.

No
GO to C6.

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C6 CHECK WIPER MOTOR LOW SPEED FOR AN OPEN

- Ignition OFF.
- Measure the resistance between wiper motor C125-5, circuit CRW16 (GY/BN), harness side and wiper/washer module C2157-4, circuit CRW16 (GY/BN), harness side.




- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to C9.

No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

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C7 CHECK WIPER MOTOR HIGH SPEED FOR VOLTAGE

- With the multifunction switch in the high position, measure the voltage between wiper motor C125-3, circuit CRW15 (BN/WH), harness side and ground.




- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?

Yes
INSTALL a new wiper motor. REFER to Wiper Motor Service and Repair. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to C8.

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C8 CHECK WIPER MOTOR HIGH SPEED FOR AN OPEN

- Ignition OFF.
- Measure the resistance between wiper motor C125-3, circuit CRW15 (BN/WH), harness side and wiper/washer module C2157-11, circuit CRW15 (BN/WH), harness side.




- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to C9.

No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

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C9 CHECK FOR CORRECT WIPER/WASHER MODULE OPERATION

- Disconnect all wiper/washer module connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion.
- pushed-out pins.
- Connect all wiper/washer module connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new wiper/washer module. REFER to Wiper/Washer Module Service and Repair.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.

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