Rear Wiper Motor Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda MPV. 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 .
Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector.
Connect battery positive voltage to the rear wiper motor terminal A and the ground to a bare metal part of the vehicle and the rear wiper motor terminal B.
Verify that the rear wiper motor operates.

Fig 1: Testing Rear Wiper Motor Operation
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.
- If not as specified, replace the rear wiper motor.

Fig 2: Testing Rear Wiper Motor Park Position

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.