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Control Module Output Test

  1. See TESTING PRECAUTIONS and PRELIMINARY CHECKS  before beginning test. Turn ignition off for 5 seconds. Start engine and run to warm. With gear selector in Park, press DE-ICE key. Disconnect WCM connector. See Figure or Figure . Connect 10 Amp fused jumper wire between terminals A6 and B1 of WCM connector. See Fig 1 .
    CAUTION: DO NOT leave jumper connected for more than 4 minutes.
    NOTE: Figure 6 is Courtesy of General Motors Corp.
    Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Control Module (WCM) Connector Terminals
    G92I05308
  2. If WPM clicks, go to step 3). If power module does not click, disconnect fused jumper and check fuse. If fuse is blown, check for short between WCM and WPM (Yellow/Black wire). If fuse is not blown, check for open circuit in Yellow/Black wire. Also check Black/White wire between WCM and isolated ground junction box, located behind battery, for open or high resistance. If all tests are okay, replace WPM.
  3. Reconnect fused jumper wire as in step 1). Measure voltage between terminals "B" and "C" at harness half of windshield connector. See Figure . If voltage is greater than 50 volts, ensure terminals in both halves of windshield connector are making contact. Repeat WINDSHIELD RESISTANCE TEST under PRELIMINARY TEST  . Ensure symptom still exists. If voltage is lower than 50 volts, recheck connector terminal contact. Check for open circuit in Red/Black and Black/White wires between windshield and WPM. If okay, go to ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TEST.