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Wiper Motor: Testing and Inspection





Fig. 3 Wiper Motor Current Draw Test. Except Aerostar:




Fig. 4 Wiper Motor Current Draw Test. Aerostar:







1. Disconnect positive battery cable.
2. Disconnect linkage from motor and the electrical connector.
3. Connect green lead from multimeter to battery positive post, Fig. 3 and 4.
4. Connect positive lead of tester first to low speed connection and then to high speed connection at electrical connector. Current draw should not exceed 3 amps.