Front Wiper Motor

WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Check the LO operation.





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(1) Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 1 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5 (E), and check that the motor operates at low speed (LO).

OK:

Motor operates at low speed (LO).

(b) Check the HI operation.

(1) Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 4 (+2) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5 (E), and check that the motor operates at high speed (HI).

OK:

Motor operates at high speed (HI).

(c) Check automatic stop operation.

(1) Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 1 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5 (E). With the motor rotating at low speed (LO), disconnect terminal 1 (+1) to stop the motor operation at any position other than the automatic stop position.

(2) Connect terminals 3 (S) and 1 (+1). Then connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 2 (B) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5 (E) to restart the motor operation at low speed (LO).

(3) Check that the motor stops automatically at the automatic stop position.





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OK:

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If the result is not as specified, replace the windshield wiper motor assembly.