Chrysler Crossfire. Manual - part 381

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM

Windshield Wiper System

Whenever a windshield wiper or washer system malfunction occurs, disconnect the harness connections and clean
the terminals. Ensure the wire harness is properly connected before starting diagnosis and repair procedures. For
complete windshield wiper/washer schematics and diagrams, see wipers/washers electrical diagnostics in this sec-
tion. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS - SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS).

Wiper System Diagnosis

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTION

WIPER ARM(S) CHATTER
ON WINDSHIELD.

1. Permanent set of blade element
edge.

1. Inspect rubber element for
permanent set. If not OK,
replace rubber element.

2. Bent or damaged blade structure.

2. Inspect blade. If not OK,
replace blade.

3. Bent or damaged arm.

3. Inspect arm. If not OK, adjust
blade to arm clearance. See
procedure in this section.
Reinspect, if not OK, replace
arm.

DRIVER AND/OR
PASSENGER ARM WILL
NOT CYCLE (OPERATE).

1. Loose arm to pivot shaft.

1. Check arm to pivot shaft
connection for looseness.
Torque attachment nut to
specification.

2. Stripped arm to pivot shaft.

2. Check arm to pivot shaft for
stripping. Torque nut to
specification. If not OK, replace
arm, pivot shaft or both.

DRIVER AND/OR
PASSENGER ARM OR
BLADE HITS COWL
GRILLE OR WINDSHIELD
MOLDINGS.

1. Arm(s) out of position.

1. Remove arm off pivot shaft,
cycle module to park.
Reposition arm/blade to
location marks on windshield.
Secure arm to pivot shaft and
torque to specification. recheck
wiper arm travel.

WIPER BLADE(S)
STREAK.

1. Contamination on blade element
or windshield.

1. Clean blade element edge
with mild soap or alcohol and
water. Clean windshield with
mild soap or non-abrasive
cleanser and water. Check for
proper wipe quality. If not OK,
replace blade element.

2. Blade element damaged.

2. Replace blade element.

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Windshield Washer System

Washer System Diagnosis

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTION

COWL GRILLE NOZZLE
WILL NOT FLOW.

1. Frozen nozzle.

1. Check heated washer nozzle
operation. Repair system as
necessary.

2. Nozzle hose not flowing.

2. Ensure nozzle hose is not
pinched, loose, broken, or
disconnected. If not OK,
properly route or repair nozzle
hose.

3. Nozzle or nozzle hose plugged by
contamination.

3. Clean nozzle hose of
contamination. Determine
source of contamination;
inspect reservoir and clean
system as required.

WASHER FLUID OUTPUT
IS LOW.

1. Partially pinched hose.

1. Ensure washer hose is not
partially pinched. If not OK,
properly route hose.

2. Reverse polarity to pump.

2. Check for crossed circuity to
pump. If not OK, repair circuit.

3. Nozzle or nozzle hose plugged by
contamination.

3. Clean nozzle hose of
contamination. Determine
source of contamination;
inspect reservoir and clean
system as required.

COWL GRILLE NOZZLE
STREAM OVERSHOOTS
WINDSHIELD.

1. Nozzle not seated in cowl grille
properly

1. Ensure nozzle is aligned and
snapped in place properly.

2. Nozzle jet(s) out of adjustment.

2. Adjust nozzle jets using a
safety pin.

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Wiper Arm To Pivot Shaft

Nut

168

Wiper Motor Retaining

Bolt

Wiper Motor Crank Arm

Retaining Nut

230

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WIPERS/WASHERS - SERVICE INFORMATION

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH

DESCRIPTION

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supplemental
restraint system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, occupant classification sys-
tem, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect
and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge
before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the supplemental
restraint system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.

The Multifunction Switch and control circuitry (3) is
concealed below the steering column shrouds and will
operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC
or ON/RUN positions. Fuse 32 in the Underhood
Accessory Fuse Block protect the circuitry of the
Wiper System and the vehicle.

The Wiper System in addition to HI (1) and LO (2)
speeds, has an intermittent delay (3) mode. The wip-
ers will return to the park position when the wiper por-
tion of the switch is rotated to the OFF position. A mist
function can be operated by briefly pressing the end of
the Multifunction Switch lever inward. In addition to
operating the Wiper System, the Multifunction Switch
also operates high beam/flash to pass and turn sig-
nals.

The Multifunction Switch cannot be adjusted, or
repaired. If faulty, worn, or damaged, the entire unit
must be replaced. For complete Multifunction Switch
removal procedures, refer to Multifunction Switch
removal in the Lamps/Lighting Exterior section. (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - REMOVAL).

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WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH

REMOVAL

1. Remove the washer reservoir. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-

TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WASHER

RESER-

VOIR - REMOVAL)

2. Gently pry outward on the body of the washer fluid

level switch (2) and pull it away from the rubber
grommet (3).

3. Remove the washer fluid level switch (2) from the

washer reservoir (1).

INSTALLATION

1. Insert the washer fluid level switch (2) into the rub-

ber grommet (3) at the rear of the washer reservoir
(1).

2. Press the washer fluid level switch inward until fully

seated.

3. Install the washer reservoir. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-

CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WASHER RESERVOIR -
INSTALLATION).

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