Wipers/Washers - Wipers Won't Park or Turn Off

07-053

September 24, 2010

Applies To:
2007 RDX - From VIN 5J8TB18..7A000001 thru 5J8TB18..7A025022

Windshield Wipers Intermittently Do Not Park or Turn Off
(Supersedes 07-053, dated November 22, 2007; see REVISION SUMMARY)

REVISION SUMMARY

Most sections were revised extensively. American Honda recommends that you review the entire service bulletin.

SYMPTOM

When the windshield wipers are turned off, they intermittently do not park at the correct location at the bottom of the windshield, or they continue to run.

The symptom is usually more noticeable in colder weather; however, it is difficult to reproduce. If you have a vehicle that reportedly has this symptom, replace the windshield wiper motor cover.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The windshield wiper motor cover is faulty.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the windshield wiper motor cover.

PARTS INFORMATION

Wiper Motor Cover Plate: P/N 76505-SWA-305

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 7401C9

Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour

Failed Part: P/N 76505-STK-A01

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 03220

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE:
This procedure is in an outline form that you can also use as a checklist for the repair. If you need more details on the item listed below, bookmark it in the appropriate service manual, or view it online.

^ Wiper motor replacement.

1. Open the hood. Remove the caps, the nuts, and the windshield wiper arms.

2. Remove the cowl covers and the front fender trim.





3. Disconnect the wiper motor 5P connector. With the wiper motor on the vehicle, remove the four screws from the cover plate.

4. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, partially pry up the cover, using the connector for leverage. Then partially pry up the opposite side, using the screw boss for leverage.

NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the motor gear case.

5. Pull the cover straight off the motor case.





NOTE:
Be careful not to contaminate the internal coupler and gears with butyl sealer, grease, or other debris.





6. Using some grease from the original cover plate or the motor gear case, grease the new cover plate at the three locations shown.





7. Install the cover plate onto the motor with the internal coupler terminals aligned. Make sure the new cover plate boss is about 180 degrees out of phase from the spur gear boss.

8. Install the four screws, and tighten them in a cross pattern until all are tight.

9. Reconnect the wiper motor 5P connector to the motor and turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

10. Verity the wiper motor operation and park position.

11. Reinstall the cowl covers.