| Wiper blade(s) drag/judder across the windshield/rear window |
- Contamination of the windshield/rear window
- Wiper arm(s) incorrectly installed
- Wiper arm(s) incorrectly aligned to the screen
- Wiper arm(s) spring tension inadequate
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- Clean the windshield / rear window
- Check the wiper arm installation
- Check the wiper arm alignment
- Check the wiper arm tension
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| Very slow operation of the wiper(s) across the windshield/rear window |
- Low battery voltage
- Front wiper linkage seized or fouling
- Wiper circuit short circuit to ground, short circuit to power, open circuit, high resistance
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- Refer to the relevant section of the workshop manual and test the battery
- Check the wiper linkage for seizure and fouling
- Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and test the wiper circuit for short circuit to ground, short circuit to power, open circuit, high resistance
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| Wiper(s) inoperative |
| Noisy operation of wiper(s) |
- Wiper motor/linkage fault
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- Lift the wiper arm(s) from the windshield / rear window and recheck the noise level during the wiper sweep operation
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| Noisy operation of washers |
- Washer motor(s) faulty
- Washer system blocked or partially blocked
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Listen for washer motor operation. Check and top up washer fluid level. Check and rectify blocked washer circuit. Check the wiper/washer circuit for DTCs indicating a fault. Rectify as necessary.
- Listen for washer motor operation. Check and top up washer fluid level. Check and rectify blocked washer circuit
- Using the manufacturer approved diagnostic system, check the Central Junction Box (CJB) for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index
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| Washers do not operate |
- Fluid level low
- Washer circuit blocked
- Washer circuit faulty
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