Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2000 >> Cavalier LS, 2.2 4 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 33 (Wiper System And Washer System) >> Trouble Shooting >> System Operation Check

System Operation Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, and 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Press and release washer button. Wipers should operate at low speed for 3-5 sweeps, then return to park. Washer should spray windshield for as long as button is held.
  2. Move wiper switch to DELAY position. Move wiper switch through delay range. Wipers should make one complete sweep, then pause for 1-22 seconds (depending on delay setting) before making next sweep.
  3. Leave wiper switch in DELAY position. Press and release washer button. Washer should spray windshield for as long as button is held. Wipers should operate at low speed for 3-5 sweeps after button is released, then return to delay mode.
  4. Move wiper switch to "1" (LO) position. Wipers should operate continuously at low speed. Move wiper switch to "2" (HI) position. Wipers should operate continuously at high speed.
  5. Move wiper switch to OFF position. Wipers should return to park position at low speed. Move wiper switch to MIST position, then release. Wipers should make one complete sweep at low speed, then return to park. If wiper system does not function properly, perform appropriate system test. See SYMPTOM INDEX  table under SYSTEM TESTS.
scientia non olet · About Mike's Workshop Manuals