Rear Wiper Motor: Inspection

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Connect the battery to the wiper motor connector and confirm that wiper motor operates.

Fig 1: Checking Wiper Motor Operation
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Connect the battery to the connector terminal, run the motor and disconnect the terminal connection, and stop the wiper motor in mid motion.

Fig 2: Removing Terminal Connection With Motor Rotating
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Connect the battery and confirm that the motor stops at the automatic stop position after the motor operates at low speed.

Fig 3: Inspecting Motor Stops At Automatic Stop Position (Motor Operates At Low Speed Again)
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