MPV 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1992)
Wiper Motor: Technical Service Bulletins
Wiper Motor - Inoperative/Circuit Breaker Operation
Bulletin No.: 013/97
Issued: 06/19/97
Revised:
Category
T
Applicable Model/s
All except B-Series & Navajo
Subject:
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION
NOTE:
This bulletin replaces previous service bulletins Cat 15-070/88 and Cat. G 003/97. Remove Cat G 003/97 from your files.
APPLICABLE MODELS:
All except B-Series and Navajo.
DESCRIPTION:
The wiper motor is equipped with a built-in circuit breaker to protect the circuit and motor from over heating due to motor overloading. Overload may
occur when:
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Motor temperature exceeds 150 degrees (C) [302 degrees (F)].
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Wipers are frozen to the windshield.
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Wiper motion is restricted due to heavy loads (snow or mud build-up).
NOTE:
Circuit automatically resets when motor temperature decreases below 90 degrees C (194 degrees F). The information in this bulletin is provided to
answer customer questions regarding occasional wiper motor perceived problems and prevent unnecessary wiper motor replacement.
CUSTOMER NOTE:
To prevent wiper motor binding:
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Remove ice or snow build-up from windshield with a suitable tool.
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Confirm the wiper is free by carefully raising blades from glass.
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NEVER operate wipers on dry windshield. If the wiper operation stops:
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Guide the vehicle to the side of road and stop.
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Turn wipers "OFF".
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Wait approximately 5 minutes and turn the wiper switch "ON".
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If the wipers activate the wiper motor and circuitry are functioning properly (circuit breaker activated).
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If the wipers fail to activate, proceed to your nearest dealer when you can safely drive the vehicle.
Technician's Note:
If the wiper motor does not operate, check the wiper motor circuit (Refer to Workshop Manual for the specific model) and replace wiper motor if
necessary.
