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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1996SW2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSGROUNDSREAR WIPERS
1996 Saturn SW2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7
Rear Wipers
1996 Saturn SW2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7SECTION Rear Wipers
Before checking the ground circuit from the faulty component all the way to the ground stud, check the circuit from the splice pack to ground by testing some of the other subsystems grounded by the same splice pack. If the other subsystems function properly, it is most likely that the path from the splice pack to ground is good (or at least one of the paths is good with redundantly grounded splice packs).
Left Rear Body Ground Splice Pack
Location: Behind left rear shock tower.
The left rear body ground splice pack provides a ground path for the rear body ground and liftgate harnesses. If one of the following systems is operating normally, the ground circuit is most likely good.
- License, CHMSL, cargo lamps
- Fuel pump
- Washer pump
Check for OPENS/SHORTS
Left Rear Body Ground Splice Pack
Location: Behind left rear shock tower.
The left rear body ground splice pack provides a ground path for the rear body ground and liftgate harnesses. If one of the following systems is operating normally, the ground circuit is most likely good.
- License, CHMSL, cargo lamps
- Fuel pump
- Washer pump
Check for OPENS/SHORTS
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.