Thunderbird L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo (1984)
Fig. 3 Windshield wiper motor current draw test connections. Non-depressed park motor exc. Tempo & Topaz
Non-Depressed Park Type & 1982---87 Lincoln Continental & 1983---87 Cougar & Thunderbird
1.
Disconnect wiper linkage from output arm and electrical connector from motor.
2.
Connect negative lead from ammeter to battery positive post, and alternately connect positive lead from meter to high and low speed terminals on
motor, Fig. 3.
3.
Motor should run in both test positions, and should indicate 3.0 amp draw or less on non-depressed park motor, and 3.5 amp draw or less on
depressed park motor.
4.
If current draw exceeds specifications in either test position, repair or replace motor.
Fig. 4 Windshield wiper motor test connections. 1982---87 Lincoln Continental, 1983---87 Cougar & Thunderbird & 1984---87 Mark VII, Taurus & Sable
Non-Depressed Park Type & 1982---87 Lincoln Continental & 1983---87 Cougar & Thunderbird
1.
Disconnect wiper linkage from output arm and electrical connector from motor.
2.
Connect negative lead from ammeter to battery positive post, and alternately connect positive lead from meter to high and low speed terminals on
motor, Fig. 4.
3.
Motor should run in both test positions, and should indicate 3.0 amp draw or less on non-depressed park motor, and 3.5 amp draw or less on
