Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
Windshield Washer Pump: Customer Interest
Wipers - Rear Wiper Jumps When Turning Fog Lamps ON
Bulletin No.: 02-08-43-001A
Date: March 24, 2004
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Rear Wiper Jumps When Fog Lamps Turned On (Connect Auxiliary Ground to Rear Washer Pump)
Models:
2002-2004 Cadillac Escalade
2003-2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2000-2004 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe
2000-2004 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add models, model years and revise the Parts Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-43-001
(Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the rear wiper jumps when the fog lamps are turned on.
Cause
Electrical feedback from the fog lamp circuit into the ground of the rear window washer pump may cause this condition.
Correction
To perform this correction, you will need to obtain the following items:
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A J 38125-B Terminal Repair Kit. Obtain the following parts from the kit.
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P/N 12041351 (Cable Seal) from tray # 2
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P/N 12077411 (Terminal) from tray # 2
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P/N 12103507 (Ring Terminal) from tray # 18
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A 508 mm (20 in) length of Black, 0.5 mm (20 gauge) or 0.8 mm (18 gauge) wire
Important:
Do not re-use the old cable seals. Replace old cable seals with P/N 12041351.
Isolate the rear washer pump ground circuit by performing the following steps.
1.
Remove the left side fender to radiator tie bar diagonal brace.
2.
Remove the battery.
3.
Remove the battery tray.
4.
Remove the bolt that secures the washer bottle to the upper radiator tie bar.
5.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
6.
Remove the lower washer bottle mounting bolt.
7.
Locate the rear washer pump motor, mounted into the washer solvent bottle under the hood, and disconnect the wiring connector for the rear
washer pump (Dark Green/White stripe and Black wires).
8.
Remove the black wire from the connector. Cut the wire and tape the end to seal out moisture intrusion. A non-sealed wire will allow moisture to
