Washers Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do the windshield wipers operate when the washer switch is activated? | - | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 2 |
| 2 |
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11-14 V | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Replace the windshield wiper switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement . Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 4 | Is there washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir? | - | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 6 | Are the windshield washer hoses or the nozzles clogged or damaged? | - | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Repair the washer hoses and the nozzles. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 8 |
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11-14 V | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Repair the open circuit between the windshield washer pump and the windshield wiper switch. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 10 | Use an ohmmeter to check the ground circuit at the windshield washer pump. Is the ground circuit OK? |
0 Ω | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 11 |
| 11 | Repair the windshield washer pump ground circuit. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 12 | Replace the windshield washer pump. Refer to Washer Pump Replacement (Typical) . Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |