Caliber L4-2.4L (2009)
Wiper Switch: Description and Operation
Right Multifunction Switch - Description
DESCRIPTION
The right (wiper) multi-function switch is located on the right side of the steering column, just below the steering wheel. This switch is the primary
control for the front and rear wiper and washer systems. The only visible components of the switch are the control stalk (1), control knob (2) and control
sleeve (3) that extend through the steering column shrouds on the right side of the column. The remainder of the switch including its mounting
provisions and electrical connection are concealed beneath the shrouds.
The switch housing and controls (6) are constructed of molded black plastic. Each of the switch controls has white International Control and Display
Symbol graphics applied to it, which clearly identify its many functions. A single screw (7) through a mounting tab integral to the back of the switch
housing, and a slide tab integral to the bottom of the switch housing secure the switch to the mounting bracket integral to the clockspring (3). A single
connector receptacle containing seven terminal pins is integral to the inboard end of the switch housing and is connected by a jumper wire harness (5)
directly to the Steering Control Module (SCM), which is internal to the housing (2) of the left multi-function switch (1).
The right (wiper) multi-function switch provides the vehicle operator with a control interface for the following wiper and washer system functions:
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Continuous Front Wipers - The right multi-function switch control knob provides detent switching for two continuous front wipe modes, low
speed or high speed.
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Intermittent Front Wipers - The right multi-function switch control knob provides detent switching for the intermittent front wipe mode with
five minor detent delay interval positions.
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Front Wiper Mist Mode - The right multi-function switch control stalk includes momentary switching of the front wiper motor low speed circuit
to provide a mist mode features (sometimes referred to as pulse wipe), which allows the vehicle operator to momentarily operate the front wipers
for one or more complete cycles.
