Rear Wiper Motor Inspection [5-Door, Sport Wagon]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON] .)
Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector.
Connect battery positive voltage to the rear wiper motor terminal A, and ground the rear wiper motor terminal B to a bare metal part of the vehicle.
Verify that the rear wiper motor operates.

Fig 1: Rear Wiper Motor Circuit Diagram And Connector Terminals [5-Door, Sport Wagon]
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the ground to the terminal B while the rear wiper is operating.
Verify that the rear wiper stops in the park position.

Fig 2: Operating Rear Wiper Motor Park Switch
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as specified, replace the rear wiper motor.