Moisture Sensing Feature Inoperative

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Moisture Sensing Feature Inoperative
Moisture Sensing Feature Inoperative

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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer System Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer System Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 Verify the fault is present.
Does the system operate normally?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 While the windshield wiper/washer system is in the automatic mode does the wiper motor operate at continuous delay intervals? Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Turn ON the ignition.
  2. Operate the windshield wiper/washer switch from the OFF position through all of the delay positions.
Does the wiper motor cycle once and stop every time the switch is advanced to the next delay position?
Go to Step 5  Go to Wipers Inoperative - One or More Modes 
5
  1. Disconnect the moisture sensor connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp from the accessory voltage supply circuit terminal in the harness connector to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 8 
6 Connect a test lamp from the accessory voltage supply circuit terminal to the ground circuit terminal in the moisture sensor harness connector.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 9 
7 Test the moisture sensor signal 1 circuit for an open, short to ground, or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 10 
8 Repair the accessory voltage supply circuit to the moisture sensor for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 12  -
9 Repair the moisture sensor ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 12  -
10 Inspect for poor connections at the moisture sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 11 
11 Replace the moisture sensor. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 12  -
12 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2 
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