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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 5 (WIPER SYSTEM AND WASHER SYSTEM)SYMPTOM TESTSTEST 6: WASHER MOTOR INOPERATIVE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Test 6: Washer Motor Inoperative
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Test 6: Washer Motor Inoperative
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- Disconnect washer motor connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Connect test light between terminals "A" and "B" of washer motor connector. While observing test light, activate washer switch. If test light is off, go to next step. If test light is on, check for poor connection at washer motor. If connection is okay, replace washer motor. See WASHER MOTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Connect test light between ground and washer motor connector terminal "A" (Pink wire). Activate washer switch. If test light is off, go to next step. If test light is on, check for open circuit in Black wire between washer motor connector terminal "B" and ground. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If wire is okay, replace wiper motor. See WIPER MOTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Using test light connected to ground, backprobe washer switch connector terminal "E" (Pink wire). Activate washer switch. If test light is off, replace wiper/washer switch. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES - CORVETTE article. If test light is on, check for open circuit in Pink wire between washer motor connector terminal "A" and wiper/washer switch connector terminal "E". See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.