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Windshield Wiper Motor Test

  1. Remove the wiper arms, hood seals, and cowl covers (see WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  2. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the wiper motor (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Motor 5P Connector Terminals
    G05451571Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No. 2 terminal and ground the No. 3 terminal of the wiper motor 5P connector. The motor should run at low speed. If the motor does not run, or fails to run smoothly, replace the motor.
  4. Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No. 2 terminal and ground the No. 5 terminal of the wiper motor 5P connector. The motor should run at high speed. If the motor does not run, or fails to run smoothly, replace the motor.
  5. Connect an analog ohmmeter to the No. 4 and No. 1 terminals, and run the motor at low or high speed. The needle of the ohmmeter should pulse. If it does not, replace the motor.
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