Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper High Speed Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive when activating the high speed windshield wipers.
- If the parameter does not change
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction.
- Go to next step: If the parameter changes
- If the parameter does not change
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter changes between Off and Low when activating the low speed windshield wipers.
- If the parameter does not change
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction.
- Go to next step: If the parameter changes
- If the parameter does not change
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter changes between Delay 1 and Delay 5 when cycling the intermittent speed windshield wipers.
- If the parameter does not change
Test or replace the S82 Windsheild Wiper/Washer Switch.
- Go to next step: If the parameter changes
- If the parameter does not change
- Verify the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor changes between Off, Low, and High when cycling the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch between Off, Low, and High.
- If the Windshield Wiper Motor does not cycle between Off, Low, and High
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper Motor Malfunction
- Go to next step: If the Windshield Wiper Motor cycles between Off, Low, and High
- If the Windshield Wiper Motor does not cycle between Off, Low, and High
- Ignition OFF.
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Park Switch parameter is Active.
- If the parameter does not change
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Windshield Wiper Motor Malfunction.
- Go to next step: If the parameter changes
- If the parameter does not change
- 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.