Motor Operates Slowly At All Speeds
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove wiper arms and cowl screen. Disconnect motor linkage from motor. Connect an ammeter between battery positive terminal and terminal 4 of the motor connector. Turn wiper motor on and check ampere reading.
If motor runs and ammeter reading is more than 6 amps, go to step 2. If less than 6 amps, go to step 3.
- Using an ohmmeter, check the high and low circuits for a short to ground. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
- Check to see if wiper linkage or pivots are binding or caught.