LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Mazda >> 2001 >> MX-5 Miata Base, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 249 (Washer System & Wiper System) >> Windshield Washer Motor Inspection
July 1: So it begins. Don't worry, this is not in the correct legal jurisdiction!

Windshield Washer Motor Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the windshield washer tank. (See WINDSHIELD WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .)
  3. Connect battery positive voltage to windshield washer motor terminal A and terminal B to ground.
  4. Verify that the windshield washer motor operates normally.
    • If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield washer motor.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Windshield Washer Motor
    G01344633Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.