Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002)
Wiper Motor: Testing and Inspection
Early Build
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
CAUTION: Do not handle the wiper motor abusively when diagnosing the wiper operations. Failure to follow this caution may result in
damage to the motor magnets and will make the wiper motor inoperative. Rough handling of new wiper motors may also damage the motor
magnets.
Use Alternator, Regulator, Battery and Starter Tester (ARBST) to test the wiper motor on the vehicle.
To test the wiper motor, disconnect the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft from the windshield wiper motor; refer to Wiper Pivot Arm Front
or refer to Wiper Pivot Arm Rear. See: Wiper Arm/Service and Repair/Wiper Pivot Arm - Front See: Wiper Arm/Service and Repair/Wiper Pivot Arm
- Rear
Disconnect the wiper motor. Connect the (1) green lead from (2) ARBST to the battery negative (-) post. Connect the (3) red lead from ARBST to the
wiper motor (4) common brush terminal (terminal 3).
Test the low speed mode by connecting a (5) cable from the battery positive (+) post to the (6) low speed brush terminal (terminal 4) and measure the
current draw. If the current draw is greater than 3.5 amperes, install a new windshield wiper motor.
Test the high speed mode by connecting a cable from the battery positive (+) post to the (7) high speed brush terminal (terminal 5) and measure the
current draw. If the current draw is greater than 5.5 amperes, install a new wiper motor.
