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Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection




WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INSPECTION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation

b. Front fender molding Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

c. Cowl grille Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

d. Center cowl grille No.1, No.2

e. Cowl panel Cowl Panel Removal/Installation

f. Windshield wiper motor Windshield Wiper Motor Removal/Installation

3. Connect battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A or B, and ground to terminal D, then verify that the windshield wipers operate as shown in the table.






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





4. Disconnect battery positive voltage from the motor terminal A while the wipers are operating.

5. Verify that the wipers do not stop in the park position.

6. Short between the motor terminals A and C, and connect battery positive voltage to the motor terminal E.

7. Verify that the wipers operate at low speed again, then stop in the park position.

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