Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 J
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Wiper/Washer
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM00000309A002X
Title: WIPER / WASHER: WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM: DESCRIPTION (2008 Sequoia)

Washer Fluid Level Warning Switch Circuit

DESCRIPTION

When the volume of washer fluid decreases below a certain level (when the washer fluid level warning switch is turned ON), the combination meter warns the driver through the master warning light illumination, and the warning message on the multi-information display*.

HINT:

*: w/ Multi-information Display

WIRING DIAGRAM



INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (WASHER FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.

(e) According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List.

Combination Meter

Tester Display

Measurement Item/Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Washer Switch

Washer fluid level warning switch / ON or OFF

ON: Washer jar and tank is empty

OFF: Washer jar and tank is full

-

OK:

On the Techstream screen, each item changes between ON and OFF according to above chart.

OK

3.

INSPECT WASHER FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY


(a) Disconnect the A31 washer fluid level warning switch connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 (S) - 2 (E)

Washer jar is empty

Below 1 Ω

Washer jar is full

10 kΩ or higher

(c) Reconnect the washer fluid level warning switch connector.

OK

4.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (WASHER FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH - COMBINATION METER)


(a) Disconnect the A31 washer fluid level warning switch connector.

(b) Disconnect the H37 combination meter connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A31-1 (S) - H37-10 (WLVL)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A31-1 (S) or H37-10 (WLVL) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

A31-2 (E) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

(d) Reconnect the washer fluid level warning switch connector.

(e) Reconnect the combination meter connector.

OK