Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
- Connect battery positive voltage to terminal D or C and ground to terminal F, and inspect the operation of the windshield wiper motor as indicated below.
Terminal Operation D Low C High - Disconnect battery positive voltage from terminal H D of the motor while the wipers are operating.
- Verify that the wipers do not stop in the park position.
- Short between the motor terminals B and D and connect battery positive voltage to the motor terminal A.
- Verify that the wipers operate at low speed again, then stop in the park position.
- If not as specified, replace the windshield wiper motor.