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Windshield Washer Switch: Testing and Inspection







1. INSPECT FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.







2. INSPECT INTERMITTENT OPERATION
a. Turn the wiper switch to INT position.
b. Turn the intermittent time control switch to FAST position.
c. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 16 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
d. Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to terminal 7 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, check that the meter needle indicates battery positive voltage.
If operation is not as specified, replace the wiper and washer switch.







3. INSPECT REAR WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

4. INSPECT WASHER LINKED OPERATION




a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 16 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
b. Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to terminal 7 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.




c. Push in the washer switch, and check that the voltage changes as shown in the chart.
If operation is not as specified, replace the wiper and washer switch.







5. INSPECT WIPER SWITCH CIRCUIT
Disconnect the connector from the switch and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.
If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.