Washers Inoperative

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.3 T, 4L60E/M30SECTION Washers Inoperative
Washers Inoperative

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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer System Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer System Connector End Views 
DEFINITION: The windshield washer pump is inoperative.
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2
  1. Turn ON the ignition.
  2. Press the windshield washer switch.
Do the windshield washers operate normally?
- Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Do the windshield wipers operate when the windshield washer switch is pressed? - Go to Step 4  Go to Step 7 
4
  1. Disconnect the windshield washer relay. Refer to Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) or Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) in Wiring Systems.
  2. Probe each of the windshield washer relay battery positive voltage supply circuit terminals in the underhood fuse block with a test lamp connected to ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate on both terminals?
- Go to Step 5  Go to Step 19 
5
  1. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage terminal and the windshield washer relay control circuit terminal in the underhood fuse block.
  2. Turn ON the ignition.
  3. Press the windshield washer switch.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
- Go to Step 6  Go to Step 9 
6
  1. Connect the windshield washer relay.
  2. Disconnect the windshield washer pump connector.
  3. Connect a test lamp across the windshield washer pump harness connector terminals.
  4. Turn ON the ignition.
  5. Press the windshield washer switch.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
- Go to Step 12  Go to Step 10 
7
  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
  2. Test the resistance from the windshield wiper switch supply voltage circuit terminal to the windshield wiper switch signal 1 circuit terminal in the windshield wiper motor harness connector. Refer to Circuit Testing .
  3. Press the windshield washer switch.
Is the resistance near the specified value?
0.5 Ω Go to Step 14  Go to Step 8 
8 Test the following circuits for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  • Windshield wiper switch supply voltage circuit
  • Windshield wiper switch signal 1 circuit

Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 13 
9 Test the windshield washer relay control circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 14 
10 Test the windshield washer pump control circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 11 
11 Test the windshield washer pump ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 15 
12 Inspect for poor connections at the windshield washer pump. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections andConnector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 16 
13 Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 17 
14 Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections andConnector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 18 
15 Replace the windshield washer relay. Refer to Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) or Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) in Wiring Systems.
Is the repair complete?
- Go to Step 20  -
16 Replace the windshield washer pump. Refer to Washer Pump Replacement .
Is the repair complete?
- Go to Step 20  -
17 Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Is the repair complete?
- Go to Step 20  -
18 Replace the windshield wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .
Is the repair complete?
- Go to Step 20  -
19 Replace the underhood fuse block. Refer to Body Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
Is the repair complete?
- Go to Step 20  -
20 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
- System OK Go to Step 3 
RENDER: 1.0x

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