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Wiper Motor Test: Windshield

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  1. Remove the cowl cover (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  2. Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A) from the wiper motor (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Wiper Motor Connector From Wiper Motor
    G04247276Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Test the motor by connecting battery power and ground according to Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Connecting Battery Power & Ground Table
    G04247277Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 4 (+) and No. 1 (-) terminals, and run the motor at low or high speed. The voltmeter should indicate 0 V and 4 V or more alternately.
  5. If the voltmeter does not indicate as specified, replace the wiper motor.