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Windshield Washer Motor: Testing and Inspection





WIPER AND WASHER: WASHER MOTOR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY

HINT
This check should be performed with the windshield washer motor and pump installed to the washer jar.





(a) Fill the washer jar with washer fluid.

(b) Connect the positive (+) lead of the battery to terminal 1 of the washer motor and pump, and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.

(c) Check that washer fluid flows from the washer jar.

OK:

Washer fluid flows from the washer jar.

If the result is not as specified, replace the washer motor and pump assembly.

2. INSPECT REAR WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY

HINT
This check should be performed with the rear washer motor and pump installed to the washer jar.





(a) Fill the washer jar with washer fluid.

(b) Connect the positive (+) lead of the battery to terminal 1 of the washer motor and pump, and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.

(c) Check that washer fluid flows from the washer jar.

OK:

Washer fluid flows from the washer jar.

If the result is not as specified, replace the washer motor and pump assembly.