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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 673 (WIPER SYSTEM & WASHER SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESWINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Multifunction Switch Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the turn signal/multifunction switch.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 15 ohms of resistance between the ground circuit terminal D and ground.
- If greater than 15 ohms, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter is Off.
- If not Off, test the signal circuit terminal N for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.
- Verify the scan tool Wiper High Speed Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not Inactive, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal E and ground. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter is Switch Fault.
- If not Switch Fault, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and ground. Verify the scan tool Wiper High Speed Switch parameter is Active.
- If not Active, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.
Wipers Do Not Park Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the windshield wiper motor.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool BCM Wiper Park Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not Inactive, test the signal circuit terminal B for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the wiper motor park switch signal circuit terminal B and ground. Verify the scan tool Wiper Park Switch parameter is Active.
- If not Active, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the windshield wiper motor.
Wiper Motor Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the I/P fuse block connectors X2 and X3.
- Test for less that 5 ohms of resistance between the wiper relay ground circuit in connector X3 terminal 2 and ground.
- If greater than 5 ohms, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect a test lamp from the WIPER relay control circuit in connector X2 terminal 32 to ground.
- Ignition on, command the Wiper Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.
- Connect a test lamp from battery voltage to the WIPER HIGH relay control circuit in connector X2 terminal 31.
- Command the Wiper High Speed Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.
- Ignition OFF, connect the underhood fuse block.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the wiper motor.
- Test for less that 1 ohm of resistance between the wiper motor ground circuit terminal C and ground.
- If greater than 1 ohm, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect a test lamp between the low speed motor control circuit terminal E and ground.
- Ignition on, command the Wiper Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- Connect a test lamp between the high speed motor control circuit terminal D and ground.
- Command the Wiper High Speed Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the windshield wiper motor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.