Auto-stop Operation Inspection

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Apply battery positive voltage to rear wiper motor connector terminal B, and connect terminals A and C to the ground.

Fig 1: Applying Battery Positive Voltage To Rear Wiper Motor Connector Terminal B
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Disconnect the ground from rear wiper motor connector terminal A while the rear wiper is operating.
After the windshield wiper motor auto-stop operation, verify that it stops at the park position.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Ground From Rear Wiper Motor Connector Terminal A

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If there is any malfunction, replace the rear wiper motor. (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)