501-16-3
Wipers and Washers
501-16-3
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (
CONTINUED
)
Wiper lever in the FAST WIPE position
Press the wiper lever up two notches. The wipers
operate at high speed. Current flows through the
multi-function switch to the windshield wiper
motor.
Windshield washer
WARNING: The washer fluid contains
methanol, which is poisonous. Follow
the safety guidelines. Failure to observe
these instructions could cause personal
injury.
CAUTION: Never operate the washer
system for more than 10 seconds or
when the washer reservoir is empty.
The windshield washer comprises the following
parts:
• Washer reservoir, underneath the right-hand
front fender
• Washer pump, on the washer reservoir
• Two washer nozzles on the hood, adjustable.
Two functions are available depending on how
the wipers are operating:
Wiper lever in the OFF or INTERMITTENT position
The windshield wiper and washer pump operate
as long as the end of the wiper lever is pressed
in. The washer pump stops immediately when
the wiper lever is released. The windshield
wipers perform two more wipe cycles before they
return to intermittent operation (INTERMITTENT
position) or stop at the park position (OFF
position). Current flows from the multi-function
switch (connector C65b, pin 2) via the washer
pump back to the multi-function switch (connector
C65b, pin 1). The multi-function switch makes the
ground connection when it is set to WINDSHIELD
WASHER ON.
Wiper lever in the position SLOW WIPE or FAST
WIPE
The washer system operates together with the
windshield wiper as long as the end of the wiper
lever is pressed in. The washer pump stops
immediately when the wiper lever is released.
The current flows through the same circuit as
described before.
Washer fluid level warning light
This consists of the following components:
• Washer fluid level warning light (in the
instrument panel)
• Float-activated switch in the washer reservoir
• Auxiliary warning system module
The warning light comes on when the washer
reservoir is only a quarter full. This is sensed by a
switch, which is activated by a float in the washer
reservoir. When there is sufficient fluid in the
washer reservoir the switch makes a connection
to ground with one of the digital inputs on the
auxiliary warning module. It opens when the fluid
level drops to a quarter full. This then prompts
the auxiliary warning module to switch on the
washer fluid level warning light. The warning light
goes out when the washer fluid level is topped up
and the switch in the reservoir closes again.
E916 EN
07/2001 2002 Bantam
