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Wiper Motor - Circuit Breaker Inspection

ELECTRICAL

EL95-004

APRIL 14, 1995

ALL MODELS

Title: WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER-INSPECTION PROCEDURE

To eliminate the possibility of wiper motor damage, wiper motors have internal circuit breaker protection. The circuit breaker is a thermal limiting type and will reset automatically after the wiper motor current load returns to normal.




LOCATION OF CIRCUIT BREAKER:

If the wiper motor is inoperative, the following checks should be included in your diagnosis to confirm circuit breaker operation:

^ Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
^ Wait five minutes before checking continuity.




Check continuity of wiper motor with an ohmmeter as shown.