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Windshield Wiper System

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CAUTION:

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

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Additional information: 

Refer to the Owner's Manual.

The Wiper Motor Control Module -J400- is integrated with the Windshield Wiper Motor -V-. If the wiper motor control module is to be exchanged, read the coding beforehand and then code the new wiper motor control module with this value.

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

Fig 1: Front Windshield Wipers
GWWN92-10077Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

DTC Recognition and Display

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

Use Fault Finding on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.