Pinpoint Test B: Wiper Motor - Functional & Enhanced Tests
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- B1: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE WIPER MOTOR - FUNCTIONAL TEST
- Before attempting tests, ensure that Winter Park Mode is deactivated and that the hood switch is closed
- Run the wipers for 15 cycles in slow wipe mode
- Switch the ignition off, then on again. Run the wipers for 15 cycles in fast wipe mode
- Switch the ignition off, then on again. Run the wipers for 15 cycles in intermittent wipe mode
Did the wipers operate correctly during the functional tests?
- Yes : GO to B2.
- No : GO to Pinpoint Test C .
- B2: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE WIPER MOTOR - ENHANCED TEST
- Before attempting tests, ensure that Winter Park Mode is deactivated and that the hood switch is closed
- Using a spray bottle, spray the windshield and wipers with water to maintain a level of lubrication between the wiper blades and the windshield
- Run the wiper motor continuously for 5 minutes in slow wipe mode, periodically spray the windshield and wipers with water during this test to maintain a level of lubrication between the wiper blades and the windshield
- Run the wiper motor continuously for 5 minutes in slow wipe mode, periodically spray the windshield and wipers with water during this test to maintain a level of lubrication between the wiper blades and the windshield
Did the wiper motor operate correctly during the enhanced tests?
- Yes : Consult the symptom chart below and perform any appropriate corrective actions. If the fault returns, contact the JLR Service Helpdesk
- No : GO to Pinpoint Test C .