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Speed Operation Check

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  1. Remove the connector from the wiper motor.
  2. Attach the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 6 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5.
  3. Check that the motor operates at low speed.
  4. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 4 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5.
  5. Check that the motor operates at high speed.
    Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Motor Connector Terminals
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