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Wiper/Washer Switch Test

Turn ignition off. Remove lower instrument panel cover. Disconnect 14-pin combination switch harness connector from main wire harness. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between wiper/washer connector terminals with switch in specified positions. See Fig 1 . See WIPER/WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY table. Replace wiper/washer switch if it does not test as specified.

Fig 1: Testing Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
G96B07605Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY

Switch Position Between Terminals No.
OFF 4 & 12
INT 3 & 11; 4 & 12
LO 4 & 10
HI 5 & 10
Mist ON 5 & 10
Washer ON 3 & 13
Intermittent ON (1) 2 & 8
(1) Resistance varies between zero and 30 k/ohms as delay time controller is turned.