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Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection





WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INSPECTION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation

3. Remove the cowl grille. Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

4. Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector.

5. After connecting the windshield wiper motor terminal B or A to the positive battery terminal, and terminal C to the negative battery terminal, verify that the windshield wipers operate as shown in the table.






- If not as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor.





6. Disconnect the positive battery from terminal A while the wipers are operating, then verify that the wipers do not stop at the auto-stop position.

7. Connect windshield wiper motor terminals A and E, and apply battery positive voltage to terminal D.

8. Verify that the windshield wipers operate at low speed again and they are at the auto-stop position.

- If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield wiper motor.