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  1. Disconnect front wiper motor connector. Using jumper wire, connect 12-volt source to terminal "A" at front wiper motor connector. Ground Black lead at wiper motor connector. See Fig 1 . Wiper motor should operate at low speed of about 45-55 RPM. Replace front wiper motor if wiper motor operation is not as specified. See WIPER MOTOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If wiper motor operation is as specified, go to next step.
  2. Remove jumper wire from terminal "A" and connect to terminal "B" at wiper motor connector. Wiper motor should operate at high speed of about 67-83 RPM. Replace front wiper motor if wiper motor operation is not as specified. See WIPER MOTOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If wiper motor operation is as specified, go to next step.
  3. Using additional jumper wire, connect wiper motor connector terminals "A" and "D". Connect 12-volt source jumper wire to terminal "C" at wiper motor connector. Wiper motor should make one revolution and stop at Park position. Repeat 2 more times. Replace front wiper motor if motor does not return to Park position consistently. See WIPER MOTOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Wiper Motor Terminals (Grand Vitara & Vitara)
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