Windshield Wiper Motor Test; Washer Motor Test - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Wiper/Washer

Windshield Wiper Motor Test

1. Open the hood, and remove the cap nuts and the
wiper arms.
NOTE: Carefully remove the wiper arms, so that
they do not touch the hood.
2. Remove the cowl cover by prying out the trim clips
(see section 20).
3. Disconnect the 5P connnector from the windshield
wiper motor.
Terminal side of
male terminals
4. Test the motor by connecting battery power and
ground according to the table.
If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly,
replace it.
5. Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 5 (+)
and No. 3 (-) terminals, and run the motor at low or
high speed.
The voltmeter should indicate 0 V and 4 V or less alter-
nately.
5P CONNECTOR

Washer Motor Test

1. Remove the left inner fender (see
2. Disconnect the 2P connectors from the washer.
WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
3. Test the washer motor by connecting battery power
and ground according to the table.
• If the motor fails to run smoothly, replace it.
• If the motor runs smoothly, but little or no wash-
er fluid is pumped, check for a disconnected or
blocked washer hose, or a clogged pump outlet
in the motor.
section 20).
2P CONNECTOR
Terminal side of
male terminals