Mazdaspeed3 L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)
Wiper Motor: Testing and Inspection
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INSPECTION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade See: Wiper Arm/Service and Repair/Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation
b. Front fender molding See: Body and Frame/Cowl/Cowl Moulding / Trim/Service and Repair/Cowl Grille Removal/Installation
c. Cowl grille See: Body and Frame/Cowl/Cowl Moulding / Trim/Service and Repair/Cowl Grille Removal/Installation
d. Center cowl grille No.1, No.2
e. Cowl panel See: Body and Frame/Cowl/Cowl Moulding / Trim/Service and Repair/Cowl Panel Removal/Installation
f.
Windshield wiper motor See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Windshield Wiper Motor Removal/Installation
3. Connect battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A or B, and ground to terminal D, then verify that the windshield wipers
operate as shown in the table.
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If the windshield wipers do not operate as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor.
4. Disconnect battery positive voltage from the motor terminal A while the wipers are operating.
5. Verify that the wipers do not stop in the park position.
6. Short between the motor terminals A and C, and connect battery positive voltage to the motor terminal E.
7. Verify that the wipers operate at low speed again, then stop in the park position.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield wiper motor.
