Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.

Connect battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A or B, and ground to terminal D, then verify that the windshield wipers operate as shown in the table.

If the windshield wipers do not operate as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor.

Terminal connected to battery positive voltage	Operation condition
B	HI
A	LO

Fig 1: Connecting Battery Positive Voltage To Windshield Wiper Motor Terminal A Or B, And Ground To Terminal D

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Operate the wipers, disconnect battery positive voltage from terminal B, and then verify that the wipers stop.
Connect windshield wiper motor terminals E and A, and apply battery positive voltage to terminal C.
Operate the wipers at low speed, and verify that they stop in the park position.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield wiper motor.