Wiper Switch: Testing and Inspection
Windshield Wiper Switch Continuity TestFig. 3 Wiper Switch Continuity Test. 3 Door, 4 Door:
Fig. 8 Wiper Switch Connector Pin Identification:
Fig. 9 Windshield Wiper Switch Continuity Test:
Fig. 10 Windshield Wiper Motor Connector Pin Identification:
Refer to Fig. 8, for connector pin identification and Fig. 9, for continuity test.
Windshield Wiper Motor
1. Inspect wiper motor low speed operation by connecting battery positive lead to terminal 2 of wiper motor connector and negative lead to terminal 4, Fig. 10.
2. Inspect wiper motor high speed operation by connecting battery positive lead to terminal 3 of wiper motor connector and negative lead to terminal 4, Fig. 10.
3. Inspect wiper motor for proper stoppage as follows:
a. Connect battery positive lead to terminal 2 of wiper motor connector and negative lead to terminal 4, Fig. 10.
b. After operating motor at low speed, disconnect positive lead from terminal 2.
c. Reconnect battery positive lead to terminal 5 of wiper motor connector. Ensure wiper motor stops at auto stop after operating at low speed.
Rear Wiper Switch Continuity Test
Fig. 11 Rear Wiper Switch Continuity Test:
Refer to Fig. 8, for connector pin identification and Fig. 11, for continuity test.
Rear Wiper Motor
Fig. 12 Rear Wiper Motor Connector Pin Identification:
1. Inspect wiper motor operation by connecting battery positive lead to terminal 2 of wiper motor connector and negative lead to terminal 3 Fig. 12.
2. Inspect wiper motor for proper stoppage as follows:
a. After operating motor as outlined in step 1, disconnect positive lead from terminal 2.
c. Reconnect battery positive lead to terminal 1 of wiper motor connector, then install a jumper wire between terminals 2 and 4. Ensure wiper motor stops at auto stop after it has been operated.
Rear Wiper Relay Continuity Test
Fig. 13 Rear Wiper Relay Connector Pin Identification:
Fig. 14 Rear Wiper Relay Continuity Test:
Refer to Fig. 13, for connector pin identification and Fig. 14, for continuity test.