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Circuit/System Testing
2019 Chevrolet Trax Premier, AWDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Malfunction
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch. It may take up to 11 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
- Test for less than 10 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- If 10 Ω or greater
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the low reference circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- Go to next step: If less than 10 Ω
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper High Speed Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not Inactive
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- Go to next step: If Inactive
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and the low reference circuit terminal 2.
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper High Speed Switch parameter is Active.
- If not Active
- Ignition OFF, remove the jumper wire, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If less than 1 V
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- Go to next step: If Active
- Test for greater than 8 V between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If less than 8 V
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit and ground
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- Go to next step: If 8 V or greater
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If 1 V or greater
Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If less than 1 V
- If 1 V or greater
- Test or replace the S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.
Windshield Wiper Motor Malfunction
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
- Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If 10 Ω or greater
- Ignition OFF.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
- Go to next step: If less than 10 Ω
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Park Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not Inactive
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor signal circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- Go to next step: If Inactive
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Park Switch parameter is Active.
- If not Active
- Ignition OFF, remove the jumper wire, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If less than 1 V
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- Go to next step: If Active
- Connect a test lamp between the following control circuits and ground, ignition ON.
- Control Circuit Terminal 4
- Control Circuit Terminal 5
- Verify the test lamp does NOT turn ON and OFF when commanding the appropriate Windshield Wiper Relay On and Off with a scan tool.
- If the test lamp turns ON and OFF for both terminals
Test or replace the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor.
- Go to next step: If the test lamp does not turn ON and OFF for one or both terminals
- If the test lamp turns ON and OFF for both terminals
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, connect the harness connector at the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor. Disconnect the X2 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
- Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminals listed below and ground:
- Terminal C5
- Terminal H1
- If 10 Ω or greater
- Ignition OFF.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
- Go to next step: If less than 10 Ω
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor is not activated.
- If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor is activated
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between each control circuit listed below and ground:
- Terminal 4
- Terminal 5
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor.
- Go to next step: If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor is not activated
- Connect a 20 A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminals listed below, one at a time, and B+.
- Terminal H2
- Terminal C1
- Verify the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor activates.
- If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor does not activate
- Ignition OFF, remove the jumper wire, disconnect the harness connector at the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor.
- Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
- If less than Infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor.
- Go to next step: If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor activates
- Ignition OFF, connect the X2 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood. Disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
- Verify the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor low speed is not activated.
- If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor low speed is activated
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal D3 and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
- Go to next step: If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor low speed is not activated
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
- Verify the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor High Speed is not activated.
- If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor high speed is activated
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood, ignition ON.
- Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal D2 and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance, replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
- Go to next step: If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor high speed is not activated
- Connect a 10 A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal 16 X4 and B+.
- Verify the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor activates.
- If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor does not activate
- Ignition OFF, remove the jumper wire, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
- Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If less than infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, test or replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
- Go to next step: If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor activates
- Connect a 10 A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal 24 X5 and ground.
- Verify the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor activates.
- If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor does not activate
- Ignition OFF, remove the jumper wire, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
- Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If less than 1 V
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, test or replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
- Go to next step: If the M75 Windshield Wiper Motor activates
- Replace the K9 Body Control Module.
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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.