Windshield Wiper System

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CAUTION:

When disconnecting and connecting the battery, always perform the work procedure as described in the repair information. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

NOTE:

Additional information:

Refer to 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 Vehicle Owner's Manual.

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Wipers

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DTC Recognition and Display:

Wiper Motor Control Module is equipped with On Board Diagnostics (OBD) which assists troubleshooting.

The "Guided Fault Finding" function is to be used for troubleshooting of one of the systems described as in VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE -J519- OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE .