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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 5 (WIPER SYSTEM AND WASHER SYSTEM)TROUBLE SHOOTINGSYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
System Operation Check
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION System Operation Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ignition switch to RUN position. With wiper/washer switch off, press washer switch for 2-4 seconds and release. Washer should spray as long as switch is held in ON position. Wipers should run at low speed. After switch is released, washer stops, and wipers return to Park position after 2-4 sweeps.
- Move wiper/washer switch to INT position. Move wiper/washer switch through delay range. Wipers should make one complete sweep, and then pause for 1-22 seconds (depending on delay setting) before making next sweep. With wiper/washer switch in INT position, depress washer switch. Washer should spray as long as switch is held. Wipers should run at low speed while spraying and continue 2-4 sweeps after switch is released. Wipers should then return to pulse operation.
- Move wiper/washer switch to LOW position. Wipers should operate continuously at low speed. Move wiper/washer switch to HIGH position. Wipers should operate continuously at high speed.
- Move wiper/washer switch to OFF position. Wipers should return to Park position at low speed. Move wiper/washer switch to MIST position and release. Wipers should make one complete sweep and return to Park position. If wiper system does not function properly, diagnose by symptom. See SYMPTOM TESTS .
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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.