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Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection




Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection

Windshield Wiper Removal and Installation

NOTE:

Make sure that battery voltage is 12 V or more.

1) Make a mark (1) on windshield wiper motor (2) stop position as shown.





2) Check windshield wiper motor for operation as follows
- For motor operation in low speed
a Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal "1" and its negative (-) terminal to terminal "5".
b Check if motor revolution speed is as specification. If check result is not as specified, replace motor.

Specification
41 - 49 r/min (rpm)





- For motor operation in high speed
a Connect battery positive (+) terminal to "2" and its negative (-) terminal to terminal "5".
b Check if motor revolution speed is as specification. If check result is not as specified, replace motor.

Specification
63 - 77 r/min (rpm)





- For automatic stop operation
a Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal "1" and its negative (-) terminal to terminal "5" and let the motor turn.
b Disconnect terminal "1" from battery positive (+) terminal, and let the motor stop.
c Connect terminals "1" and "3" with a jumper wire, and connect terminal "4" to battery positive (+) terminal.
Observe the motor turns once again then stops at a specified position as shown.











a Repeat Step a. to c. several times and check that the motor stops at the specified position every time.
If check result is not satisfied, replace motor.