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Windshield Washer Motor: Testing and Inspection





Inspection

1. With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water.

NOTE:
- Before filling the reservoir tank water, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. If necessary, clean the filter with water.

2. Connect positive (+) battery cables to terminal 2 and negative (-) battery cables to terminal 1 respectively.
3. Check that the motor operates normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the front nozzles.
4. If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor.









Washer Fluid Level Switch
1. Remove the washer fluid level switch from the washer reservoir.

NOTE:
Fluid may flow out of the opening

2. Check for continuity between the No. 1and No. 2 terminals in each float position.
There should be continuity when the float is down.
There should be no continuity when the float is up.
3. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the washer fluid level switch.