Front Wiper Motor: Prizm
- Unplug wiper motor connector. Using a 12-volt battery and jumper leads, check motor speed operation and automatic park cycle. Connect positive battery lead to terminal No. 1 (Blue/Orange wire) of motor connector. Connect negative battery lead to motor ground wire. Motor should operate at high speed. See Fig 1
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- Connect positive battery lead to terminal No. 2 (Blue/Black wire) of motor connector. Connect negative battery lead to motor ground wire. Motor should operate at low speed.
- To test automatic park cycle, connect positive battery lead to terminal No. 2 (Blue/Black wire) of motor connector. Connect negative battery lead to motor ground wire. With motor operating at low speed, disconnect positive lead at terminal No. 2 (Blue/Black wire) so wiper motor will stop with wiper arms in upward sweep position.
- Connect another jumper lead between terminals No. 2 and 3 (Blue/Black and White/Black wires) of motor connector. See Fig 1
. Now connect positive battery lead to terminal No. 4 (Blue wire). Ensure motor stops at normal park position. If in any step wiper motor does not operate as described, replace motor assembly.