Wipers/Washers - Wipers Won't Park or Turn Off
07-071September 24, 2010
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Windshield Wipers Intermittently Do Not Park or Turn Off
(Supersedes 07-071, dated June 5, 2009; see REVISION SUMMARY)
REVISION SUMMARY
Most sections were revised extensively. American Honda recommends that you review the entire service bulletin.
SYMPTOM
When the windshield wipers are turned off, they intermittently do not park at the correct location at the bottom of the windshield, or they continue to run.
The symptom is usually more noticeable in colder weather; however, it is difficult to reproduce. If you have a vehicle that reportedly has this symptom, replace the windshield wiper motor cover plate.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The windshield wiper motor cover plate is faulty.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the windshield wiper motor cover plate.
PARTS INFORMATION
Wiper Motor Cover Plate:
Civic, Civic GX, Civic Hybrid -
P/N 76505-SNA-305
CR-V -
P/N 76505-SWA-305
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 7401C9
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 03220
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
This procedure is in an outline form that you can also use as a checklist for the repair. If you need more details on the item listed below, bookmark it in the appropriate service manual, or view it online.
^ Wiper Motor Replacement.
1. Open the hood. Remove the caps, the nuts, and the windshield wiper arms.
2. Remove the cowl covers.
3. Remove the bolts and the under-cowl panel.
4. Disconnect the 5P connector from the wiper motor, and remove the wiper linkage assembly (Civic; six bolts, CR-V; four bolts). Then remove the wiper motor.
5. Remove the four screws from the cover plate.
6. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, partially pry up the cover, using the connector for leverage. Then partially pry up the opposite side using the screw boss for leverage.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the motor gear case.
7. Pull the cover straight off the motor case.
NOTE:
Be careful not to contaminate the internal coupler and gears butyl sealer, grease, or other debris.
8. Using some grease from the original cover plate or the motor gear case, grease the new cover plate at the three locations shown.
9. Install the cover plate onto the motor with the internal coupler terminals aligned. Make sure the new cover plate boss is about 180 degrees out of phase from the spur gear boss.
10. Install the four screws, and tighten them in a cross pattern until all are tight.
11. Before installing the wiper motor, connect the wiper motor 5P connector to the motor connector, and turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
12. Turn the wiper switch ON then OFF to return the wiper shafts to the park position.
13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
14. Disconnect the wiper motor 5P connector from the wiper motor.
15. Reinstall the wiper linkage assembly into the vehicle, and reconnect the wiper motor 5P connector.
16. Verify the wiper motor operation and park position before reinstalling the wiper blades.
17. Reinstall the under-cowl panel, the cowl covers, and the windshield wiper arms.
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