Auto-stop Operation Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Windshield wiper motor connector (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the battery voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A, connect the ground to terminal C, and operate the windshield wiper motor at low speed.

Fig 1: Connecting Battery Voltage To Windshield Wiper Motor Terminal A
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the battery voltage from terminal A during windshield wiper low operation, and stop the windshield wiper motor mid-way.
Connect windshield wiper motor terminals A and D using a jumper wire.

Fig 2: Connecting Windshield Wiper Motor Terminals A And D Using Jumper Wire
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Connect the battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal E.
Verify that the windshield wipers stop at the park position as a result of the auto-stop operating.
- If the windshield wipers do not stop at the park position, replace the windshield wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)