Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Windshield Washer Switch: Description and Operation
SYSTEM OPERATION
Windshield Wiper Switch and Washer Switch
Front
The windshield wiper and washer switches are mounted on the right side of the steering column. The switch stalk is moved up or down to
select the wiper switch mode, and pulled towards the steering wheel to activate the washer system. An intermittent wipe system control knob
on the end of the switch stalk is rotated to select the desired delay interval. The windshield wiper and washer switch contains circuitry for the
following functions:
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Windshield wipers
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Intermittent wiper delay relay control and logic
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Intermittent wipe relay
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Windshield washers.
The windshield wiper and washer switch cannot be repaired. If any function of the switch is faulty, or if the switch is damaged, the entire
switch unit must be replaced.
Rear
The single two-function rear wiper and washer switch is installed in the instrument panel accessory switch bezel, which is located near the
bottom of the instrument panel center bezel area, below the heater and air conditioner controls. The rear wiper and washer switch controls the
rear wiper and washer functions.
The toggle-type switch features a detent in the On position, and a momentary Wash position. The rear wiper and washer switch also has an
integral illumination lamp with a serviceable bulb. The switch knob is pushed down to its detent to activate the rear wiper system, and down
again to the momentary position to activate the rear washer system. Both the rear wiper and rear washer motors will operate continuously for as
long as the switch is held in the momentary Wash position.
The rear wiper and washer switch cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the entire switch unit must be replaced.
