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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER

S-33flowchart

Last flowchart applies to USA market vehicles.

Intermittent function does not operate

1
Intermittent function does not operate
2
Check for continuity of motor terminal-wire (B) to ground
NG
Repair brush plate holder (Refer to page S-37)
OK
Check windshield wiper switch (Refer to Section T)

One-touch function does not operate

Cause

One-touch function does not operate

Fix

Check windshield wiper switch (Refer to Section T)

Wiper continues to operate when switch is OFF

Cause

Wiper continues to operate when switch is OFF

Fix

Check windshield wiper switch (Refer to Section T)

Washer continues to operate when switch is OFF

Cause

Washer continues to operate when switch is OFF

Fix

Check windshield washer switch (Refer to Section T)

Washer does not operate (Wiper operates OK) (For USA)

1
Washer does not operate (Wiper operates OK) (For USA)
2
Turn ignition switch ON
3
Check for 12V at terminal-wire (L/O) of windshield washer switch connector with washer switch ON
NG
Check windshield washer switch (Refer to Section T)
OK
4
Check for 12V at terminal-wire (L/O) of washer motor connector with washer switch ON
NG
Repair harness (Switch—Motor)
OK
5
Disconnect washer motor 2-pin connector; check for continuity of terminal-wire (B) to ground
NG
Repair harness (Motor—Ground)
OK
Check washer motor (Refer to page S-34)

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