Component Testing

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Component Testing
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction.
  2. With the wiper switch in the HIGH position, test for less than 2 ohms between the low reference terminal B and the signal terminal C.
    • If greater than the specified range, replace the Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction.
  3. IMPORTANT: If the switch tests open in any switch position other than Off, test the signal circuits for a short to voltage before replacing the switch.
  4. While cycling the wiper switch through each delay and speed position, test for the specified resistance between the low reference terminal B and the signal terminal D.
Wiper Switch Values

Switch Position Resistance
Off Infinite
Mist 300-364 Ξ©
Delay 1 3.48K-4.25K Ξ©
Delay 2 2.52K-3.08K Ξ©
Delay 3 1.78K-2.18K Ξ©
Delay 4 1.17K-1.44K Ξ©
Delay 5 697-851 Ξ©
Low 300-364 Ξ©
  • If any switch position is not within the specified range, replace the windshield wiper washer switch.

Windshield Wiper Motor

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the windshield wiper motor.
  2. Install a 25A fused jumper wire between B+ and the control terminal 4. Install a jumper wire between the terminal 2 and ground.
  3. Verify the wiper motor is operating in the low speed mode.
    • If the wiper motor is not in the low speed mode, replace the windshield wiper motor.
  4. Install a 25A fused jumper wire between B+ and the control terminal 3. Install a jumper wire between the terminal 2 and ground.
  5. Verify the wiper motor is operating in the high speed mode.
    • If the wiper motor is not in the high speed mode, replace the windshield wiper motor.
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