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Wiper Does Not Work In Any Position



Fig. 1 Wiper Motor Electrical Connector:








1. Check for battery voltage as follows:
a. Unplug wiper motor and turn wiper switch to high position.
b. Check for battery voltage at circuits 63 and 56, Fig. 1.
c. If there is voltage at both circuits, proceed to step 2.
d. If there is voltage at circuit 63 but not at 56, check for faulty governor or wiper switch, or open circuit at connector or in circuit 56.
e. If there is no voltage in either circuit, check for open circuit breaker in fuse panel, or open circuit in connector or circuit 63.
2. Ground wiper motor case to body ground. If motor runs, repair wiper motor ground wire, then proceed to step 3. If motor does not run, proceed to step 3.
3. Perform wiper motor current draw test as described further on. If current draw is not satisfactory, service or repair as necessary. If current draw is not satisfactory, service or repair as necessary. If current draw is satisfactory, check linkage.