Wiper/Washer Switch Test

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Turn ignition off. Remove lower instrument panel cover. Disconnect 14-pin combination switch harness connector from main wire harness. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between wiper/washer connector terminals with switch in specified positions. See Fig 1 . See WIPER/WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY table. Replace wiper/washer switch if it does not test as specified.

Fig 1: Testing Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

WIPER/WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY

Switch Position

Between Terminals No.

OFF

4 & 12

INT

3 & 11; 4 & 12

4 & 10

5 & 10

Mist ON

5 & 10

Washer ON

3 & 13

Intermittent ON

⁽¹⁾ 2 & 8

⁽¹⁾	Resistance varies between zero and 30 k/ohms as delay time controller is turned.