Windshield Wiper System

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CAUTION:

Follow the procedure in the Repair Instructions when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to 2.0L, 2.5L: BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING or 3.2L: BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

NOTE:

Additional information:

Refer to the Owner's Manual.

General Description

The Wiper Motor Control Module -J400- is integrated with the Windshield Wiper Motor -V-.

To remove wiper blades, wiper arms must be driven into "service/winter position". The "service/winter position" is activated by operating windshield wiper lever in "one-touch wiping" position within 10 seconds after switching off ignition. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Windshield Wipers

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DTC Recognition and Display

Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- is equipped with On Board Diagnostics (OBD) which assists troubleshooting.

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester under "Guided Fault Finding".