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Wiper Motor: Testing and Inspection

Wiper Motor Test

Windshield


1. Remove the cowl cover.




2. Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A) from the wiper motor (B).




3. Test the motor by connecting battery power and ground according to the table.

4. Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 5 (+) and No. 3 (-) terminals, and run the motor at low or high speed. The voltmeter should indicate 0 V and 4 V or more alternately.
5. If the voltmeter does not indicate as specified, replace the wiper motor.

Rear Window

1. Remove the tailgate trim panel.




2. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the rear window wiper motor (B).
3. Test the motor by connecting battery power to the wiper motor 4P connector No. 1 terminal and grounding the No. 3 terminal. The motor should run.
4. Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 4 (+) and No. 2 (-) terminals, and run the motor. The voltmeter should indicate 0 V and 4 V or more alternately.
5. If the voltmeter does not indicate as specified, replace the wiper motor.