Wiper Control Relay: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the connector from the wiper control relay.
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 the negative (-) lead to ground.

Fig 1: Connecting Positive Lead From Battery To Terminal 8 And Negative Lead To Terminal 6
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Measure the voltage when the wiper replay is operated.

Fig 2: Measuring Voltage When Wiper Replay Is Operated
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If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.