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Wiper Motor: Testing and Inspection




Low Speed:
INSPECT FRONT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 5 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4, check that the motor operates at low speed.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.




High Speed:
INSPECT FRONT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4, check that the motor operates at high speed.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

Stopping at Stop Position:
INSPECT FRONT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION




a. Operate the motor at low speed and stop the motor operation anywhere except at the stop position by disconnecting positive (+) lead from terminal 5.





b. Connect terminals 1 and 5.
c. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and negative (-) lead to terminal 4, check that the motor stops running at the stop position after the motor operates again.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.




Intermittent:
INSPECT REAR WIPER MOTOR AND RELAY OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1, and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2 and the motor body, check that the motor operates intermittently for 9 - 15 seconds. If operation is not as specified, replace the motor and relay.