Wipers/Washers - Wipers Won't Park When Turned Off
09-015October 9, 2009
Applies To:
2006-08 Civic 2-door - ALL
Wipers Do Not Return to the Park Position When Turned Off (Supersedes 09-015, dated March 20, 2009, to revise the information marked by asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the flat rate time for replacing the wiper motor kit was updated after the operation was reviewed and validated.*
SYMPTOM
The windshield wipers do not return to the park position when turned off.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The wiper motor nut became loose allowing the linkage to slip.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install a new wiper motor with a new link, dust seal, joint ball seal, and shoulder nut; torque the new nut to a higher value than the original nut.
PARTS INFORMATION
Wiper Motor Kit:
P/N 76505-SVA-A21, H/C 9186446
(Contains wiper motor, link, dust seal, joint ball
seal, and shoulder nut.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 740100
*Flat Rate Time: 0.8 hour*
Failed Part: P/N 76505-SVA-A01
H/C 8067050
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 03220
Template ID: 09-015A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Open the hood. Remove the caps, the nuts, and the windshield wiper arms.
2. Remove the cowl covers.
3. Remove the nine bolts and the under-cowl panel.
4. Disconnect the 5P connector from the wiper motor, then remove the six bolts and the wiper linkage assembly.
5. Remove the wiper motor nut, then remove the link with the joint ball seal, the dust seal, and the wiper motor. None of these removed parts will be reused.
6. Before you install the new wiper motor, set it to its park position:
^ Connect the 5P connector to the motor.
^ Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
^ Turn the wiper switch on and then off.
^ Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
^ Disconnect the 5P connector from the motor.
7. Install the new wiper motor to the linkage with the new dust seal. Install the new joint ball seal on the link.
8. Position the new link on the wiper motor shaft as shown, then install the new nut, and torque it to 25 N.m (18.4 lb-ft).
9. Install the linkage parallel to the link, with the holes in the link and the rod aligned.
10. Reinstall the wiper linkage, and torque its bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
11. Reinstall the under-cowl panel, and torque its bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
12. Reinstall the cowl covers, and replace any damaged clips.
13. Before reinstalling the wiper arms, turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Turn the wiper switch on and then off to return the wiper shafts to the park position.
14. Reinstall the wiper arms, and torque the wiper arm nuts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
15. Make sure the wiper arms are correctly adjusted. If needed, reposition the arms on their posts.
16. Reinstall the wiper arm caps.
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