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Wiper/Washer Switch (Combination Switch Control Unit) Input Test




Wiper/Washer Switch (Combination Switch Control Unit) Input Test

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover, Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation and the driver's dashboard lower cover. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation

3. Remove the steering column covers. Steering Column Removal/Installation

4. Disconnect the 8P connector (A) from the wiper/washer switch (B).

5. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
- If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.

- If the terminals look OK, go to step 6.

6. With the connector still disconnected, do these input tests at the following connector.
- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.

- If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 7.





7. Reconnect the 8P connector to the wiper/washer switch, and do these input tests at the following connector.
- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.

- If all the input tests prove OK, replace the wiper/washer switch (combination switch control unit).