Wiper Motor Test

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Remove the wiper arms (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
NOTE: Carefully remove the wiper arms so that they do not touch the hood.
Remove the hood seal and cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the wiper motor (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Motor 5P Connector Terminals
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Check motor operation by connecting power and ground according to the table.

Fig 2: Checking Motor Operation With Connecting Power & Ground
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Connect an analog voltmeter between terminals No. 1 (+) and No. 4 (-), and run the motor at low speed. The voltmeter should indicate 12 V and 4 V or less alternately.
If the motor does not work as specified, replace the wiper motor (see Wiper Motor Replacement ).