Wiper Motor Operation Inspection

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Reference: WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Make marks (1) as shown in figure with wiper motor stopped.

Fig 1: Identifying Marks On With Wiper Motor
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Connect battery positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to wiper motor connector terminals as shown to operate motor at low speed. If wiper motor does not operate, replace wiper motor.

Fig 2: Connecting Battery Terminals To Wiper Motor Connector Terminals
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Connect battery positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to wiper motor connector terminals as shown to operate motor at high speed. If wiper motor does not operate, replace wiper motor.

Fig 3: Connecting Battery Terminals To Wiper Motor Connector Terminals
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Perform the following steps to check that wiper motor stops at wiper park position.
1. Connect lead from battery positive (+) terminal to terminal "1" of wiper motor connector. Connect lead from battery negative (-) terminal to terminal "5" of wiper motor connector. Wiper motor will start rotating.
2. Disconnect lead from terminal "1" of wiper motor connector to stop wiper motor when marks are not aligned.
3. Connect jumper between terminals "3" and "1" of wiper motor connector. Then connect lead from battery positive (+) terminal to terminal "2" of wiper motor connector and connect lead from battery negative (-) terminal to terminal "5" of wiper motor connector. Check that wiper motor starts rotating again and then stops when marks are aligned.
  
  Fig 4: Connecting Battery Terminals To Wiper Motor Connector Terminals
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4. Repeat Step 1) to 3) several times to check that the motor stops every time when marks are aligned.
  If check result is not satisfactory, replace motor.