Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front fender molding (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Center cowl grille (See CENTER COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector.
Connect the battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A or B, connect terminal D to the ground, then verify the windshield wiper operation.

Verify that the windshield wiper operates as indicated in the following table.

Fig 1: Inspecting Windshield Wiper Operation

If operation is not as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)

Terminals connected to positive battery terminal	Operation condition
A	LO
B	HI

Disconnect battery positive voltage from terminal A or B during wiper operation.
Verify that the wipers do not stop in auto stop condition.
Connect windshield wiper motor terminals A and E, and apply battery positive voltage to terminal C.
Verify that the windshield wipers operate at low speed again and they are at the auto-stop position.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)