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Wiper Motor

  1. Disconnect wiper motor 6-pin connector. Check for continuity between wiper motor terminals. Continuity should exist between wiper motor terminals No. 3 and 6, between terminals No. 4 and 5, and between terminals No. 5 and 6. See Fig 1 . See WIRING DIAGRAM  . Continuity should not exist between any other terminals. If continuity is as specified, go to next step. If continuity is not as specified, replace wiper motor.
  2. Using a fused jumper wire set, apply battery voltage to wiper motor terminal No. 5 and ground to terminal No. 6. See Fig 1 . If wiper motor operates in low speed, go to next step. If wiper motor does not operate in low speed, replace wiper motor.
  3. Using a fused jumper wire set, apply battery voltage to wiper motor terminal No. 3 and ground to terminal No. 6. If wiper motor operates in high speed, check wiper motor power and ground circuits. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If wiper motor does not operate in high speed, replace wiper motor.
Fig 1: Testing Wiper Motor
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