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Wiper Control Relay: Inspection

  1. Disconnect the connector from the wiper control relay.
  2. ON position: Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 8 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4. Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to terminal 3 and negative lead to ground.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Wiper Control Relay (1 Of 3)
    G02863828Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. INT position: Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 8 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 6. Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to terminal 3 and negative lead to ground.
    Fig 2: Inspecting Wiper Control Relay (2 Of 3)
    G02863829Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Measure the voltage when the wiper relay is operated.
Fig 3: Inspecting Wiper Control Relay (3 Of 3)
G02863830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.