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Repair Procedures: Inspection

  1. With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water.
    NOTE: Before filling the reservoir tank with water, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. If necessary, clean the filter.
  2. Connect positive (+) battery cables to terminal 2 and negative (-) battery cables to terminal 1 respectively.
  3. Check that the motor operates normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the front nozzles.
  4. If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor.
Fig 1: Front Washer Motor Connector Terminals
G12164959Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
NO Description
1 Washer (+)
2 GND (-)
Fig 2: Front Washer Motor Circuit Diagram
G12164960Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.