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Wiper Switch: Testing and Inspection








WIPER AND WASHER: WIPER SWITCH: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY





(a) Continuity Check
(1) Check the continuity of each terminal of the connector.
Front Wiper Switch (with Rain Sensor):






Front Wiper Switch (without Rain Sensor):






Rear Wiper Switch:






Front Washer Switch:






Rear Washer Switch:






(b) Intermittent Operation Check
(1) Connect the voltmeter (+) terminal to terminal 7 (+1) of the connector, the voltmeter (-) terminal to terminal 2 (EW) of the connector.
(2) Connect the battery (+) to terminal 17 (+B) of the connector, the battery (-) to terminal 2 (EW) and 16 (+S) of the connector.
(3) Turn the wiper switch to INT.
(4) Connect the battery (+) to terminal 16 (+S) of the connector for 5 seconds.
(5) Connect the battery (-) to terminal 16 (+S) of the connector. Operate the intermittent wiper relay and check voltage between terminal 7 (+1) and terminal 2 (EW).









(c) Operation Check (Front Wiper)
(1) Turn the wiper switch to OFF.
(2) Connect the battery (+) to terminal 17 (+B) of the connector, the battery (-) to terminal 16 (+S) and 2 (EW) of the connector.
(3) Connect the voltmeter (+) terminal to terminal 7 (+1) of the connector and the voltmeter (-) terminal to terminal 2 (EW) of the connector. Turn the washer switch to ON and OFF, and check voltage between terminal 7 (+1) and terminal 2 (EW).