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Front Wiper

  1. CHECK WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR. 
    NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Application help".
    1. Check the input signal when the switch assembly - combination wiper select is turned to LO or HI, using the [Data monitor] display.

    Does the input signal change corresponding to the switch operation?

    • Yes: Finish the diagnosis.
    • No: Check the harness.
  2. CHECK THE INTERMITTENT OPERATION (INSPECTION OF THE WIPER SWITCH ALONE).
Fig 1: Inspecting Of Wiper Switch Alone
G08316522Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Set the voltmeter between terminal No. A2 (+) and No. B2 (-).
  2. Connect the battery to connector. (Terminal No. A2 (+), terminal No. B2 and A3 (-))
  3. Turn the switch assembly - combination wiper select to INT.
  4. Connect the battery (+) to the terminal No. A2 for 5 seconds.
  5. Connect the battery (-) to the terminal No. B2, and check the voltage between terminals No. A2 and No. A3 during intermittent operation.
  6. Perform step 1 to 5 above when intermittent control switch is in MIN or MAX.

Intermittent stationary time 

MIN: Approx. 2 seconds

MAX: Approx. 16 seconds

Fig 2: Checking Intermittent Stationary Time
G11268582Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Is the intermittent stopping time approx. 2 seconds (in MIN) or approx. 16 seconds (in MAX)?