For 1990-2009 cars

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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views DEFINITION: Washer Always On, Headlamp The windshield washers operate normally.
1 | Have you conducted Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Are the headlamp washers always ON? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
3 | Disconnect the headlamp washer relay. Refer to Relay Replacement . Are the headlamp washers always ON? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4
4 | Connect a test lamp between battery positive voltage and the headlamp washer relay control circuit of the relay connector. Does the test light illuminate? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6
5 | Test the headlamp washer relay control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Do you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7
6 | Check for poor connections at the headlamp washer fluid pump relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Do you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9
7 | Check for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Do you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10
8 | Repair the short to battery voltage in the control circuit of the headlamp washer fluid pump. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Is the trouble corrected? | Go to Step 11 | --
9 | Replace the headlamp washer relay. Refer to Relay Replacement . Have you finished the replacement? | Go to Step 11 | --
10 | Important: Always perform the setup procedure for the IPM. Replace the instrument panel module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming. Have you finished the replacement? | Go to Step 11 | --
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1. Reconnect all components disconnected previously.
2. Operate the system to verify the repair.

Is the failure removed?

System OK

Go to Step 2