Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Wiper and washer switch (See WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the windshield wiper and washer switch terminals is as indicated in the table.
- If the continuity is not as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper and washer switch. (See WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.