A: Low Washer Fluid Warning Never/Always ON

Pinpoint Test AA - Low Washer Fluid Warning Never/Always On

AA1 - Check System And Warning

- Drain fluid from windshield washer reservoir for "warning never on."
- Add fluid to windshield washer reservoir for "warning always on."
- Turn ignition switch to RUN. Wait past prove-out time.
- Check message center for LOW WASHER FLUID warnings to determine whether the warning is always on or never on.

Is warning always on?

YES GO to AA2.
NO GO to AA4.

AA2 - Check Windshield Washer Reservoir Fluid Level Sensor

- Turn ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect harness connector from windshield washer reservoir fluid level sensor.
- Turn ignition switch to RUN.
- Check electronic instrument cluster for windshield washer fluid warning.

Is warning displayed?

YES GO to AA3.
NO SERVICE windshield washer reservoir fluid level sensor. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

AA3 - Check Circuit 82 (PK/Y) For Short To Ground

- Turn ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect electronic instrument cluster.
- Check resistance to ground of connector pin C1-10, circuit 82 (PK/Y).

Is resistance less than 10 K ohms?

YES SERVICE circuit 82 (PK/Y) for short to ground. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.
NO REPLACE electronic instrument cluster. AFFIX odometer sticker to door pillar. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

AA4 - Jump Windshield Washer Reservoir Fluid Level Sensor

- Turn ignition switch to OFF.
- Unplug harness connector from windshield washer reservoir fluid level sensor.
- Connect a jumper wire across the 2 pins of harness connector.
- Turn ignition switch to RUN.
- Check messages for LOW WASHER FLUID warning.

Is warning displayed?

YES SERVICE windshield washer reservoir fluid level sensor. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.
NO GO to AA5.

AA5 - Check Circuit 82 (PK/Y) Continuity

- Turn to OFF.
- Disconnect electronic instrument cluster.
- Check continuity in circuit 82 (PK/Y).

Is continuity present?

YES REPLACE electronic instrument cluster. AFFIX odometer sticker to door pillar. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.
NO SERVICE circuit 82 (PK/Y) for open circuit. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.