Chrysler Stratus Convertible. Manual - part 257

(10) Using a voltmeter, connect positive lead to ter-

minal 10 of the BCM J1 22-way connector and nega-
tive lead to ground (Fig. 7). Turn ignition switch to
the ON position. Slowly move the wiper switch from
OFF position through each position to HIGH.

(a) If voltage increases from zero to approxi-

mately 10 volts in the HIGH position, replace
BCM. If no voltage, go to Step b.

(b) Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity

from terminal 2 of wiper switch connector to termi-
nal 10 of the BCM J3 22-way connector. If no con-
tinuity, repair circuit. If OK, go to Step 11.

(11) Disconnect motor connector and replace fuse

15 from the Junction Block.

(a) If fuse does not blow, go to Step 2.
(b) If fuse blows, wiper control circuit is at fault,

repair as necessary, refer to Group 8W, Wiring Dia-
grams.

MOTOR RUNS SLOWLY AT ALL SPEEDS

(1) Disconnect the wire harness from the wiper

motor. Remove wiper arms and blades. Disconnect
motor drive link from motor. Connect an ammeter
between battery negative jump start terminal and
Pin C on the wiper motor connector (Fig. 5). Connect
battery positive wire to Pin B on the wiper motor
connector. When replacing drive link nut tighten to
11 to 12 N·m (98 to 106 in. lbs.) torque.

(a) If average ammeter reading is more than 6

amps, replace motor.

(b) If motor runs and average ammeter reading

is less than 6 amps, go to Step 2.

(2) Check to see if wiper linkage or pivots are

binding or caught.

MOTOR WILL RUN AT HIGH SPEED, BUT NOT
MOVE AT LOW SPEED. MOTOR WILL RUN AT
LOW SPEED, BUT WILL NOT MOVE AT HIGH
SPEED

(1) Disconnect motor connector.
(2) If motor will not run on low speed, connect a

jumper wire between battery positive jump start ter-
minal and Pin B on the wiper motor connector. Con-
nect a second jumper wire between ground and Pin C
on the wiper motor connector (Fig. 5).

(a) If motor runs, go to Step 3.
(b) If motor does not run, replace the motor.

(3) If motor will not run on high speed, connect a

jumper wire between battery positive remote cable
terminal and Pin A. Connect a second jumper wire
between ground and Pin C of the motor connector.

(a) If motor runs, go to Step 4.
(b) If motor does not run, replace the motor.

(4) If wipers will not run at low speed, using an

ohmmeter, check for open circuit. Check between ter-
minal 11 of the HI-LO wiper relay to Pin B of the
wiper motor wire harness connector for continuity. If
OK, go to Step 5. If not repair as necessary.

(5) If wiper will not run at the high speed, using

an ohmmeter, check for an open circuit. Check
between terminal 28 of the HI-LO wiper relay and
Pin A of the wiper motor wire harness connector for
continuity. If OK, go to Step 6. If not repair as nec-
essary.

(6) Check for faulty HI-LO wiper relay.

WIPERS RUN AT HIGH SPEED WITH SWITCH IN
LOW SPEED POSITION. WIPERS OPERATE IN
INTERMITTENT MODE, BUT EACH WIPE IS AT
HIGH SPEED.

(1) Disconnect motor connector.
(2) Using two jumper wires, connect one between

the battery positive jump start terminal and Pin B
on the wiper motor connector. Connect the second
lead between ground and Pin C on the wiper motor
connector (Fig. 5). If motor runs at low speed, go to
Step 3. If motor runs at high speed, replace the
motor.

(3) Check for faulty HI-LO wiper relay. Check for

crossed wires in harness from HI-LO relay to motor.

(4) Disconnect J3 14-way connector from the BCM

and remove the intermittent wiper relay.

(5) Using an ohmmeter, check for short to ground

Pin 8 of the J3 14–way connector.

(6) If continuity to ground is present, repair as

necessary. If no continuity to ground, replace the
BCM.

Fig. 6 Body Control Module 14-Way Connector

Fig. 7 Body Control Module 22-Way Connector

1 – WHITE CONNECTOR

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

WIPERS RUN AT LOW SPEED WITH SWITCH IN
HIGH SPEED POSITION

(1) Check for faulty HI-LO wiper relay.
(2) Using an ohmmeter, check for open circuit

between terminal 12 of the HI-LO wiper relay and
terminal 8 of the BCM J3 14-way connector. If OK,
go to Step 3. If not OK, repair as necessary.

(3) Check wiper switch.
(4) Check for binding linkage
(5) Refer to MOTOR RUNS SLOWLY AT ALL

SPEEDS.

MOTOR WILL KEEP RUNNING WITH SWITCH IN
OFF POSITION.

Using a ohmmeter, Check Pin 8 of the BCM J3

14–way connector for continuity to ground signal
when the wipers are in the park position only.

(1) If no ground signal, test wiper motor.
(2) If a ground is received test the multi-function

switch.

(3) If the multi-function switch test OK, replace

the BCM.

WIPER WILL RUN CONTINUOUSLY WITH SWITCH
IN THE INTERMITTENT POSITION. WHEN COLUMN
SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, WIPERS STOP
WHEREVER THEY ARE, WITHOUT RETURNING TO
PARK POSITION.

(1) Using an ohmmeter, check for ground at Pin D

on the wiper motor connector. If grounded, replace
motor.

(2) Using an ohmmeter, with the wiper motor in

the PARK position, check for continuity between Pin
C and Pin D on the wiper motor connector. If contin-
uous continuity, go to Step 3. If not OK, replace
motor.

(3) Disconnect the wiper motor wire harness con-

nector and the J3 14–way connector. Check for conti-
nuity between Pin D of the wiper motor wire harness
connector and terminal 2 of J3 14-way connector of
the BCM. If no continuity, repair as necessary. If con-
tinuity is OK, test the wiper motor.

WIPERS DO NOT RUN WHEN WASHER MOTOR IS
ENGAGED

(1) Backprobe the J3 14-way connector from the

BCM. Refer to Group 8E-Instrument Panel and Sys-
tems to access.

(2) Using a voltmeter, connect positive lead to ter-

minal 10 of the 14-way connector and the negative
lead to ground.

(3) Engage the washer switch so that the washer

motor runs continuously.

(a) If the voltage is zero, check the wiring

between the washer motor and the BCM. Repair as
necessary.

(b) If the battery voltage, ensure that the

14–way connector is disconnected and check Pin 10
if it has 12 volts. If no voltage replace the BCM. If
battery voltage, test for a wiring short refer to
Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams.

NOTE: Make sure to test the multi-function switch
before replacing the BCM.

WIPERS OPERATE IN INTERMITTENT SETTINGS
BUT DOES NOT HAVE SIX DIFFERENT SPEEDS.

To test the multi-function windshield wiper switch,

refer to Group 8J, Turn Signals and Hazard Warning
Flashers, for diagnosis and testing of the Multi-Func-
tion Switch.

WIPER MOTOR SYSTEM

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, SEE GROUP 8M, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR
STEERING WHEEL OR COLUMN REMOVAL PROCE-
DURES.

Whenever a wiper motor malfunction occurs, dis-

connect motor wire harness and clean the terminals.
Ensure the wire harness is properly connected before
starting diagnosis and repair procedures. Refer to
Wiper Motor Test table.

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

WIPER MOTOR TEST

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTION

WIPER BLADES DO NOT
PARK PROPERLY

1) WIPER ARMS
INPROPERLY PARKED.
2) WIPER ARMS ARE
LOOSE ON PIVOT
SHAFT.
3) MOTOR CRANK
LOOSE AT OUTPUT
SHAFT.

1) REMOVE WIPER ARMS AND RUN WIPER
MOTOR TO PARK POSITION. REFER TO WIPER
ARM REPLACEMENT
2) REMOVE WIPER ARM AND RUN WIPER
MOTOR TO PARK POSITION. REFER TO WIPER
ARM REPLACEMENT.
3) REMOVE WIPER ARM. RUN WIPER MOTOR TO
PARK POSITION AND REMOVE THE MODULE.
WITHOUT ROTATING THE MOTOR OUTPUT
SHAFT, REMOVE THE CRANK AND CLEAN THE
MOTOR SHAFT OF METAL FITTINGS. MOUNT THE
MOTOR CRANK ON THE MOTOR SHAFT TOWARD
THE MOTOR SO IT CAN SLIDE WITH THE
LINKAGE IN THE FULL REVERSAL POSITION.
TORQUE TO 25-35 Nm (18-23 ft.. lbs.), WITHOUT
ROTATING THE MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT. INSTALL
WIPER SYSTEM, REFER TO WIPER MODULE
REPLACEMENT.

MOTOR STOPS IN ANY
POSITION WHEN THE
SWITCH IS TURNED OFF

1) OPEN PARK CIRCUIT.

1) CHECK PARK SWITCH BY DISCONNECTING
WIRE CONNECTOR AND APPLY BATTERY
VOLTAGE TO PIN A. PLACE A JUMPER WIRE
FROM PIN B TO PIN C, THEN TO AN EXTERNAL
GROUND. REPLACE MOTOR IF IT DOES NOT
PARK.

MOTOR WILL NOT STOP
WHEN SWITCH IS
TURNED OFF

1) FAULTY SWITCH.
2) FAULTY RELAY.

1) CHECK SWITCH IN LOW, HIGH, AND
INTERMITTANT POSITION. REPLACE IF
NECESSARY.
PARK SWITCH MAY BE SHORTED TO GROUND.

WIPER BLADES SLAP
AGAINST COWL SCREEN
OR WINDOW MOLDINGS

1) WIPER ARMS ARE
PARKED INCORRECTLY.

1) REPARK WIPER ARMS. REFER TO WIPER ARM
REPLACEMENT.

BLADES CHATTER

1) FOREIGN
SUBSTANCE SUCH AS
POLISH ON GLASS OR
BLADES.
2) ARMS TWISTED,
BLADE AT WRONG
ANGLE ON GLASS.
3) BLADE STRUCTURE
BENT.
4) BLADE ELEMENT HAS
PERMANENT SET.

1) CLEAN GLASS AND BLADE ELEMENT WITH
NON-ABRASIVE CLEANER.
2) REPLACE ARM.
3) REPLACE BLADE.
4) REPLACE BLADE ELEMENT.

WIPER KNOCK AT
REVERSAL

1) LINKAGE BUSHINGS
WORN.
2) ARMATURE ENDPLAY
IN MOTOR.

1) REPLACE WORN LINK. REFER TO WIPER
LINKAGE REMOVAL.
2) REPLACE WIPER MOTOR. REFER TO WIPER
MOTOR REPLACEMENT.

WIPER MOTOR WILL
NOT RUN

1) BLOWN FUSE.
2) NEW FUSE BLOWS
AGAIN.
3) NEW FUSE BLOWS
AGAIN.
4) NO VOLTAGE AT
MOTOR.
5) POOR GROUND.

1) REPLACE FUSE, RUN SYSTEM.
2) CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRING OR SWITCH.
3) REPLACE FUSE, REMOVE MOTOR
CONNECTOR, TURN SWITCH ON, FUSE DOES
NOT BLOW, REPLACE MOTOR.
4) CHECK SWITCH AND WIRING.
5) CLEAN GROUND WIRE CONNECTION FROM
CORROSION.

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

remote cable.

(2) Remove the upper steering column shroud.

Refer to Steering Column Shroud Removal and
Installation in this section.

(3) Remove multi-function switch mounting screws

(Fig. 8).

(4) Disconnect wire connectors. Lift the switch

straight up to remove.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.
(1) Tighten multi-function switch to column retain-

ing screws to 2.3 N·m (20 in. lbs.) torque.

(2) Tighten steering column cover retaining screws

to 2 N·m (17 in. lbs.) torque.

STEERING COLUMN SHROUDS

REMOVAL

(1) Remove three lower shroud attaching screws.
(2) Remove five knee bolster mounting screws and

remove bolster.

(3) Remove upper and lower shroud.
(4) If removing the upper half only:

(a) Remove lower shroud attaching screws.
(b) Loosen the lower part of instrument cluster

hood for clearance as necessary.

INSTALLATION

(1) For installation, reverse the above procedures.
(2) Tighten

steering

column

shroud

retaining

screws to 2 N·m (17 in. lbs.) torque.

WASHER NOZZLE

REMOVAL

To replace nozzle, disconnect washer fluid hose.

Using needle nose pliers, squeeze together the lock-
ing tabs on the nozzle and remove.

INSTALLATION

For installing make sure that both locking tabs are

securely snapped into position. Connect washer fluid hose.
If no washer spray, check fluid hoses for kinks or leaks.

WASHER RESERVOIR

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

remote cable.

(2) Disconnect washer fluid hose at in-line connec-

tor on top of the right shock tower.

(3) Partially remove bumper fascia as needed to

gain access to the reservoir. Refer to Group 23, Body.

(4) Disconnect wire connector from washer pump

and harness mounting tab (Fig. 9).

(5) Slide rearward and drop down and away from

vehicle.

(6) Drain washer fluid from reservoir into an

appropriate container.

(7) Disconnect the washer hose from the reservoir.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.

Fig. 8 Multi-Function Switch Mounting

1 – MOUNTING SCREWS

Fig. 9 Reservoir Removal

1 – RESERVOIR
2 – WASHER PUMP

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