Rear Window
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the tailgate, and remove the tailgate lower trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA ).
- Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the rear window wiper motor (B).
- Test the motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 4 and ground to terminal No. 5 of the wiper motor. The motor should run. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the motor (see REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
- Connect an ohmmeter between terminals No. 1 and No. 3 and between terminals No. 2 and No. 3. There should be continuity when the wiper is in the park position.
- Connect an ohmmeter between terminals No. 1 and No. 3. There should be no continuity when the wiper is in the rise/return position.
- Connect an ohmmeter between terminals No. 2 and No. 3. There should be continuity when the wiper is in the rise/return position.