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Operational Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Subaru Legacy and 1993 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect wiper motor connector. Connect battery voltage to terminal No. 2 and ground terminal No. 3 of wiper motor connector. SeeFig 1 . If wiper motor operates, go to next step. If wiper motor does not operate, replace wiper motor.
  2. Connect battery voltage to terminal No. 1 and ground terminal No. 3 of wiper motor connector. Using a jumper wire, connect terminals No. 2 and 4. Motor should operate. Remove jumper wire and ensure motor stops at auto-stop position after operating.
Fig 1: Testing Rear Wiper Motor
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