Body Electrical System

Windshield wiper and washer switch

10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers after loosening the screws. (Refer to Body - "Steering Column Cover Panel")
  3. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch connector (A).
  4. Remove the wiper/washer switch (A) by pressing the locking pin.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  2. When installing the airbag module, check that the steering wheel remote control, airbag system and horn operate normally after fully turning the steering wheel to the left and right.

Inspection

  1. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as shown below.
    Front Wiper and Washer Switch [LHD]
    [Right-hand drive]
    Front Washer Switch [LHD]
    [Right-hand drive]
    Rear Wiper and Washer Switch [LHD]
    [Right-hand drive]
  2. Body electrical system malfunctions can be quickly diagnosed using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS/GDS). The diagnostic system (KDS/GDS) provides the following information.
    1. Self-Diagnosis: Checks malfunction and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
    2. Current Data: Check the system input/output status.
    3. Actuation Test: Check the system operating status
    4. Additional Functions: Controls other functions, including system parameter setting and zero point adjustment.
  3. Select "Vehicle Model" and "Body Control Module (BCM)" for inspection to check the vehicle with the scan tool.
  4. Select the "Current Data" menu to check the current input/output status.
Inspection (with KDS/GDS)

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