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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013EQUINOX LS, AWD, GASREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTWIPER/WASHER SYSTEMSWIPER SYSTEM AND WASHER SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESWINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS, AWD, Gas
Circuit/System Verification
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS, AWD, GasSECTION Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the windshield wipers operate when commanding the Windshield Wipers ON with a scan tool.
- If Wipers Do Not Operate
- Verify the solenoid in the relays listed below turn on and off/clicks when commanding the Windshield Wipers ON and OFF with a scan tool.
- KR12B Windshield Wiper Relay
- KR12C Windshield Wiper Speed Control Relay
- If the solenoid does not turn on and off/clicks, refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper Dual Relays Test below.
- If the solenoid does turn on and off/clicks
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter changes between OFF, LOW, and HIGH while turning the wiper switch to the OFF, LOW, and HIGH positions.
- If the parameter does not change between OFF, LOW, and HIGH, refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Circuit Test.
- If the parameter does change between OFF, LOW, and HIGH, Refer to, refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper Motor Circuit Test.
- If Wipers Operate
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter cycles from Delay 1 through Delay 5 while cycling through the INT delay adjustment positions with the wiper switch.
- If the parameter does not change from Delay 1 through Delay 5
Replace the S82 windshield wiper/washer switch.
- If the parameter changes from Delay 1 through Delay 5
- If the parameter does not change from Delay 1 through Delay 5
- Verify the body control module Wiper Park Switch parameter is Active when the wipers are parked and Inactive when the wipers are ON or out of the park position.
- If the parameter is always Active or Inactive or the wipers do not park
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Park Circuit Test.
- If the parameter changes between Active and Inactive and the wipers park
- If the parameter is always Active or Inactive or the wipers do not park
- All OK.
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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.