Canada - Wiper Motor - Circuit Breaker Inspection Procedure

Bulletin
0479

Issue Date
1995-09-01

Reference
BE-95-003

Model
All Applicable Models

Year Range
1991 ~ 2004

Market
Canada

Component
BE

Subject:
WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER-INSPECTION PROCEDURE

To eliminate the possibility of wiper motor damage, wiper motors are equipped with circuit breaker protection. The circuit breaker is a thermal limiting type and will reset automatically after the wiper motor current load returns to normal.

LOCATION OF CIRCUIT BREAKER:







Example: 1995 Camry.


If the wiper motor is inoperative, the following checks should be included in your diagnosis to confirm circuit breaker operation:
- Disconnect the wiper motor connector
- Wait 5 minutes before checking continuity
- Check continuity of wiper motor with an ohmmeter as shown










EXAMPLE: 1995 CAMRY (REFER TO SPECIFIC MODEL EWD FOR TERMINAL ID'S)

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.