FRONT WIPER MOTOR (for Hatchback): Inspection

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INSPECT FRONT WIPER MOTOR
1. Check the LO operation.
  1. Connect the positive (+) battery lead to terminal 5 (+1) of the connector and the negative (-) battery lead to terminal 4 (E), then check that the motor operates at low speed (LO).
    Standard:
    
    Motor operates at low speed (LO).
    
    If the result is not as specified, replace the motor.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Wiper Motor Connector Terminals
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Check the HI operation.
  1. Connect the positive (+) battery lead to terminal 3 (+2) of the connector and the negative (-) battery lead to terminal 4 (E), then check that the motor operates at high speed (HI).
    Standard:
    
    Motor operates at high speed (HI).
    
    If the result is not as specified, replace the motor.
3. Check the automatic stop operation.
  1. Connect the positive (+) battery lead to terminal 5 (+1) of the connector and the negative (-) battery lead to terminal 4 (E). With the motor operating at low speed (LO), disconnect terminal 5 (+1) to stop the wiper motor operation at any position other than the automatic stop position.
  2. Using SST, connect terminals 1 (S) and 5 (+1). Connect the positive (+) battery lead to terminal 2 (B) of the connector to restart the motor operation at low speed (LO).
    SST 09843-18040
  3. Check that the motor stops automatically in the automatic stop position.
    Standard:
    
    Refer to the illustration.
    
    If the result is not as specified, replace the motor assembly.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Automatic Stop Position Of Front Wiper Motor
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002