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Wiper Motor Test

  1. Open the hood, and remove the wiper arms (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
    NOTE: Carefully remove the wiper arms so that they do not touch the hood.
  2. Remove the hood seal and cowl covers (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the wiper motor (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting 5P Connector From Wiper Motor
    G07355081Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Test the motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 2 and grounding terminal No. 3 of the wiper motor 5P connector. The motor should run at low speed. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the motor.
  5. Test the motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 2 and grounding terminal No. 5 of the wiper motor 5P connector. The motor should run at high speed. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the motor.
  6. Connect an analog ohmmeter between terminals No. 1 and No. 4, and run the motor at low or high speed. The ohmmeter should indicate continuity and no continuity alternately. If it does not, replace the motor.
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