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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 606 (WIPER SYSTEM AND WASHER SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESWINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic
Circuit/System Testing
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Multifunction Switch Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the windshield wiper washer multifunction switch.
- Ignition ON, test for B+ at the windshield wiper washer multifunction switch Accessory Voltage circuit terminal D
- If not the specified value, test the Accessory Voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit test normal, replace the BCM.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter is Off.
- If not the specified value, test the Windshield Wiper Switch Signal 1 circuit terminal E for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the Windshield Wiper Switch Signal 1 circuit terminal E and B+. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter is Low/Mist/High.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the Windshield Wiper Switch Signal 2 circuit terminal C and ground. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter Low/Mist/High.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the 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.
Windshield Wiper Motor Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect WPR Relay 70.
- Test for less than 20 ohms of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 85 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Test for less than 20 ohms of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 87A and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 87 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test or replace the underhood fuse block.
- Install a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 86 and the ground circuit terminal 85.
- Using the multifunction switch, command the low speed wipers ON and OFF. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF as commanded.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- 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 BCM.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the WPR Relay 52.
- Test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between the control circuit terminal 30 at the WPR relay and the control circuit terminal 30 at the WPR HI relay.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the underhood fuse block.
- Connect the WPR Relay 52.
- Test for less than 20 ohms of resistance between the control circuit terminal 30 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test or replace the WPR Relay 52.
- Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test or replace the underhood fuse block.
- Install a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 30 and the ground circuit terminal 87.
- Using the multifunction switch, command the low speed wipers ON. The test lamp should turn illuminate.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, replace the WPR Relay 52.
- Install a test lamp between the B+ circuit terminal and the control circuit terminal 86.
- Using the multifunction switch, command the high speed wipers ON and OFF. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF as commanded.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- 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 BCM.
- Ignition OFF, connect the WPR Relay 52. Disconnect the harness connector at the windshield wiper motor.
- Test for less than 20 ohms of resistance between the ground circuit terminal A and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal D and ground.
- Using the multifunction switch, command the low speed wipers ON and OFF. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF as commanded.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the WPR Relay 70.
- 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, test or replace the WPR Relay 70.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal C and ground.
- Using the multifunction switch, command the high speed wipers ON and OFF. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF as commanded.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the WPR Relay 52.
- 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, test or replace the WPR Relay 52.
- Verify a test lamp illuminates between the signal circuit terminal B and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or 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.