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Circuit/System Testing
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Multifunction Switch Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the turn signal/multifunction switch.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 20 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal M and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter is Off.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal N for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Verify the scan tool Wiper High Speed Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal K for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal N and ground. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter is Switch Fault.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal K and ground. Verify the scan tool Wiper High Speed Switch parameter is Active.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.
Wipers Do Not Park Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the windshield wiper motor.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool BCM Wiper Park Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the wiper motor park switch signal circuit terminal A and ground. Verify the scan tool Wiper Park Switch parameter is Active.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the windshield wiper motor.
WIPER CONTROL Relay Control Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the BCM.
- Ignition ON, verify that the low speed wipers are not on.
- If the low speed wipers are on, test the WIPER CONTROL relay control circuit terminal 20 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- Install a 10A fused jumper wire between the WIPER CONTROL relay control circuit terminal 20 and B+. Verify the low speed wipers are on.
- If the low speed wipers are not on, test the relay control circuit for an open/high resistance or short to ground. If the circuit tests normal replace the underhood fuse block.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the BCM.
WIPER SPEED Relay Control Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the BCM.
- Install a 10A fused jumper wire between the WIPER CONTROL relay control circuit terminal 20 and B+.
- Ignition ON, verify that the high speed wipers are not on.
- If the high speed wipers are on, test the WIPER SPEEDrelay control circuit terminal 21 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- Install a 10A fused jumper wire between the WIPER SPEED relay control circuit terminal 21 and ground. Verify the high speed wipers are on.
- If the low speed wipers are not on, test the relay control circuit for an open/high resistance or short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal replace the underhood fuse block.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the BCM.
Wiper Motor Circuit Test
- Disconnect the harness connector at the windshield wiper motor.
- Test for less that 1 ohm of resistance between the wiper motor ground circuit terminal B and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect a test lamp between the low speed motor control circuit terminal C and ground.
- Ignition on, command the Wiper Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- Connect a test lamp between the high speed motor control circuit terminal D and ground.
- Wiper switch in the LOW position, command the Wiper High Speed Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the windshield wiper motor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.