Combination Switch (Wiper): Inspection

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Inspect the continuity between each connector terminal.

Fig 1: Inspecting Continuity Between Each Connector Terminal (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Inspecting Continuity Between Each Connector Terminal (2 Of 2)

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If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

Intermittent operation inspection

Turn the wiper switch to INT.
Adjust the intermittent control switch to MAX.
Apply battery voltage to switch terminals 17 and 2, and inspect the voltage of terminals 7 and 2. (Measure the voltage from after the second time the wiper stops.)

Fig 3: Applying Battery Voltage To Switch Terminals

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If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.