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Test G: The Headlamps Do Not Illuminate When The Wipers Are On

PINPOINT TEST G: THE HEADLAMPS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE WIPERS ARE ON


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Normal Operation
The windshield wipers are activated by a ground signal sent from the wiper motor through circuit 8-KA5 (WH/BK) to the front electronic module (FEM). After 10 seconds of a continuous ground signal from the wiper motor on circuit 8-KA5 (WH/BK), the FEM illuminates the headlamps.

Possible Causes
- circuit 8-KA5 (WH/BK) open
- FEM
- windshield wiper motor