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Wiper Motor: Testing and Inspection




1. Low Speed:
INSPECT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, and check that the motor operates at low speed.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.




2. High Speed:
INSPECT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, and check that the motor operates at high speed.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.




3. Stopping at Stop Position:
INSPECT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
a. Operate the motor at low speed and stop the motor operation anywhere except at the stop position by disconnecting positive (+) lead from terminal 3.




b. Connect terminals 3 and 5.
c. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 6 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, and check that the motor stops running at the stop position after the motor operates again.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.