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SECTION 9D

WIPERS/WASHER SYSTEMS

Caution : Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable will help prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK unless otherwise noted.

SPECIFICATIONS

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application
N•m
Lb-Ft
Lb-In
Front Wheel Well Splash Shield Screws
1.5
-
13
Washer Fluid Reservoir Bolts and Nuts
9
-
80
Wiper Arm Linkage Nut
10
-
88
Wiper Arm Nut
22
-
195
Wiper Motor Bolts
10
-
88

SCHEMATIC AND ROUTING DIAGRAMS

Wiper Circuit - Notchback -


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Wiper Circuit - Hatchback - - Rear Wiper - W/INT -


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Wiper Circuit - Hatchback - - Rear Wiper - W/INT -


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DIAGNOSIS

Intermittent Windshield Wipers

Windshield Wipers Do Not Work At Any Speed

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1
Check fuse F2.
Is fuse F2 blown?
-
Go to Step 2
Go to Step 3
2
  1. Check for a short circuit and repair it, if necessary.
  2. Replace the fuse.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
3
Check the battery voltage at fuse F2.
Is battery voltage available at fuse F2?
11-14 v
Go to Step 5
Go to Step 4
4
Repair the open in the power supply circuit to fuse F2.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
5
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to HI.
Is battery voltage available at wiper motor connector terminal 6?
11-14 v
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 7
6
Replace the faulty wiper motor.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
7
  1. Disconnect the wiper switch connector.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. With a voltmeter, check for battery voltage at connector terminal 3 (A8 in Hatchback).
Is battery voltage available at the wiper switch connector terminal 3 (A8 in Hatchback)?
11-14 v
Go to Step 9
Go to Step 8
8
Repair the open circuit between wiper switch connector terminal 3 (A8 in Hatchback) and fuse F2.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
9
  1. Use an ohmmeter to test the continuity of the wiper switch.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to HI. Check for continuity between wiper switch terminal 3 and 9.
Is there continuity between terminals 3 and 9 (A8 and A9 in Hatchback)?
0 Ω
Go to Step 11
Go to Step 10
10
Replace the faulty wiper switch.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
11
Repair the open circuit between the wiper switch and the wiper motor.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-

Wipers Do Not Work On HI Speed, LO Speed OK

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to HI.
Is battery voltage available at wiper motor connector terminal 6?
11-14 v
Go to Step 2
Go to Step 3
2
Replace the faulty wiper motor.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
3
  1. Use an ohmmeter to test the continuity of the wiper switch.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to HI. Check for continuity between the wiper switch terminal 8 and 9 (A8 and A9 in Hatchback).
Is there continuity between terminals 8 and 9?
0 Ω
Go to Step 5
Go to Step 4
4
Replace the faulty wiper switch.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
5
Repair the open circuit between wiper switch connector terminal 9 (A9 in Hatchback) and wiper motor connector terminal 6.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-

Wipers Do Not Work On LO Speed, HI Speed OK

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to LO.
Is battery voltage available at wiper motor connector terminal 5?
11-14 v
Go to Step 2
Go to Step 3
2
Replace the faulty wiper motor.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
3
  1. Use an ohmmeter to test the continuity of the wiper switch.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to LO. Check for continuity between the wiper switch terminal 8 and 5 (A8 and A5 in Hatchback).
Is there continuity between terminals 8 and 5?
0 Ω
Go to Step 5
Go to Step 4
4
Replace the faulty wiper switch.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
5
Repair the open circuit between the wiper switch connector terminal 5 (A5 in Hatchback) and the wiper motor connector terminal 5.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-

Wipers Do Not Work On Intermittent, Other Speeds OK

Diagnostic Aids

The wiper relay is located behind the instrument panel, below the cluster dimmer switch. Remove the cluster dimmer switch and the instrument panel side cover to access the wiper relay.
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Use a voltmeter to test for battery voltage at the wiper relay connector terminal 30.
Is battery voltage available at connector terminal 30?
11-14 v
Go to Step 3
Go to Step 2
2
Repair the open circuit between the wiper relay connector terminal 30 and fuse F2.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
3
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to INT.
Using a voltmeter, is battery voltage available at the wiper relay connector terminal I?
11-14 v
Go to Step 7
Go to Step 4
4
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to INT.
Using a voltmeter, is battery voltage available at wiper switch connector terminal 6 (A6 in Hatchback)?
11-14 v
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 5
5
Replace the wiper switch.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
6
Repair the open circuit between the wiper switch connector terminal 6 (A6 in Hatchback) and the wiper relay connector terminal 30.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
7
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to INT.
Using a voltmeter, is battery voltage pulsing at wiper relay connector terminal 30?
11-14 v
Go to Step 11
Go to Step 8
8
Using an ohmmeter, check the wiper motor ground circuit.
Is the ground circuit OK?
0 Ω
Go to Step 10
Go to Step 9
9
Repair the open ground circuit.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
10
Replace the wiper relay.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
11
  1. Disconnect the wiper switch connector.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to INT.
  3. Using an ohmmeter, check the wiper switch.
Is there continuity between terminals 5 and 6 (A5 and A6 in Hatchback)?
0 Ω
Go to Step 13
Go to Step 12
12
Replace the faulty wiper switch.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
Go to Step 14
13
Repair the open circuit between the wiper switch and the wiper relay.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
14
Replace the controller (SJB).
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-

Windshield Wipers Do Not Return To Park Position

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Use a voltmeter to test the battery voltage at the wiper motor.
Is battery voltage available at wiper motor connector terminal 3?
11-14 v
Go to Step 3
Go to Step 2
2
Repair the open circuit between the wiper motor and fuse F2.
-
System OK
-
3
  1. Turn the ignition ON
  2. Turn the wiper switch to HI.
  3. Use a voltmeter to test for a pulse of battery power at the wiper motor when turning the wiper switch OFF.
Is a pulse of battery voltage available at the wiper motor connector terminal 5 when the wiper switch is turned OFF?
11-14 v
Go to Step 5
Go to Step 4
4
Replace the faulty wiper motor.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
5
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to HI.
  3. Use a voltmeter to test for a pulse of battery power at the wiper relay when turning the wiper switch OFF.
Is a pulse of battery voltage available at the wiper relay connector terminal 87a when the wiper switch is turned OFF?
11-14 v
Go to Step 7
Go to Step 6
6
Repair the open circuit between the wiper motor and the wiper relay.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
7
  1. Disconnect the wiper relay from the connector.
  2. Use an ohmmeter to test the continuity of the relay.
Is there continuity between wiper relay connector terminals 30 and 87a?
0 Ω
Go to Step 9
Go to Step 8
8
Replace the faulty wiper relay.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
9
Replace the faulty wiper switch.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-

Windshield Washer System

Windshield Washer Does Not Work, Wipers Are OK

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1
Do the windshield wipers operate when the washer switch is activated?
-
Go to Step 4
Go to Step 2
2
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. While activating the washer switch, use a voltmeter to test for battery voltage at the windshield wiper switch.
Is battery voltage available at the windshield wiper switch connector terminal 4 (A4 in Hatchback)?
11-14 v
Go to Step 8
Go to Step 3
3
Replace the windshield wiper switch.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
4
Is there washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir?
-
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 5
5
Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
6
Are the windshield washer hoses or the nozzles clogged or damaged?
-
Go to Step 7
Go to Step 8
7
Repair the washer hoses and the nozzles.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
8
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. With the windshield washer activated, use a voltmeter to test for battery voltage at the windshield washer pump.
Is battery voltage available at the windshield washer pump ?
11-14 v
Go to Step 10
Go to Step 9
9
Repair the open circuit between the windshield washer pump and the windshield wiper switch.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
10
Use an ohmmeter to check the ground circuit at the windshield washer pump.
Is the ground circuit OK?
0 Ω
Go to Step 12
Go to Step 11
11
Repair the windshield washer pump ground circuit.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
12
Replace the windshield washer pump.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
Go to Step 11
13
Replace the controller (SJB).
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE


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Windshield Wiper Arm - Typical -

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the cap.
  3. Remove the nut from the wiper arm.
  4. Pull the wiper arm off.

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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the wiper arm.

    2. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  2. Secure the wiper arm with the nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the wiper arm nut to 22 N•m (195 lb-in).

  3. Remove the cap.
  4. Close the hood.

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Windshield Wiper Motor

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Put the wiper arms in the upright position.
  3. Remove the left side portion of the cowl vent grille. Refer to Section 9R, Body Front End.
  4. Remove the nut securing the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft.

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  5. Pry the wiper arm linkage off the motor drive shaft.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  7. Remove the bolts and the wiper motor.

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Installation Procedure

    Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  1. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 10 N•m (88 lb-in).

  2. Connect the electrical connector.

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  3. Press the wiper arm linkage onto the motor drive shaft.
  4. Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft with the nut.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 10 N•m (88 lb-in).

  5. Install the left side portion of the cowl vent grille. Refer to Section 9R, Body Front End.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Windshield Wiper Blade

Removal Procedure

  1. Rotate the wiper blade on the arm.
  2. Pull the wiper blade off the arm.

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Installation Procedure

  1. Push the wiper blade onto the arm.

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Windshield Wiper Blade Insert

Removal Procedure

  1. Slide the insert out of the wiper blade.

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Installation Procedure

  1. Slide the insert into the wiper blade.

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Windshield Washer Reservoir

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front left wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the screws and the front wheel well splash shield.

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  4. Disconnect the washer hose(s) from the reservoir.
  5. Disconnect the reservoir pump electrical connector(s).
  6. Remove the bolts, the nuts and the reservoir.

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Installation Procedure

    Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  1. Install the reservoir with the nuts and the bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the washer fluid reservoir nuts to 9 N•m (80 lb-in).
    Tighten the washer fluid reservoir bolts to 9 N•m (80 lb-in).

  2. Connect the reservoir pump electrical connector(s).
  3. Connect the washer hose(s) to the reservoir.

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  4. Install the front wheel well splash shield with the screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the front wheel well splash shield screws to 1.5 N•m (13 lb-in).

  5. Install the front left wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Windshield Washer Pump

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the left front left wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the screws and the front wheel well splash shield.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the washer hose.
  6. Remove the washer pump.

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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the washer pump.
  2. Connect the washer hose.
  3. Connect the electrical connector.

    4. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  4. Install the front wheel well splash shield with the screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the front wheel well splash shield screws to 1.5 N•m (13 lb-in).

  5. Install the front left wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Windshield Washer Nozzles

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the washer hose from the nozzle.
  3. Remove the nozzle from the hood.

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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the nozzle onto the hood.
  2. Connect the washer hose to the nozzle.
  3. Close the hood.

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Windshield Washer Hoses

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the washer nozzles on the hood.
  3. Remove the front left wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the screws and the front wheel well splash shield.
  5. Disconnect the washer hose from the washer reservoir.

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Installation Procedure

  1. Connect the washer hose to the washer reservoir.

    2. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  2. Install the front wheel well splash shield with the screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front wheel well splash shield screws to 1.5 N•m (13 lb-in).

  3. Install the front left wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
  4. Connect the windshield washer hose to the washer nozzles on the hood.
  5. Close the hood.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

Windshield Wiper System

The windshield wiper system consists of a wiper motor, a linkage, a wiper arm and a blade, and a wiper/washer switch. The windshield wiper circuit incorporates a elfparking device which consists of a worm gear and a cam plate in order to keep the circuit complete temporarily when the switch is turned off. The wiper system is driven by a permanent magnet-type motor. The windshield wiper motor is mounted on the dash panel and is directly connected to the windshield wiper linkage.
The windshield wiper motor has two speeds, LO and HI, and intermittent wiper capability. The wiper switch is an integral part of the wiper/washer switch. Windshield wiper operation is actuated through the lever on the right side of the steering column.

Windshield Washer System

The windshield washer system is equipped with a washer fluid reservoir, a washer fluid pump, hoses, nozzles, and a wiper/washer switch. The windshield washer reservoir is mounted behind the front left wheel well splash shield. Attached to the reservoir is a washer pump, which pumps fluid through the hoses to the two nozzles mounted on the hood. The washer switch is an integral part of the wiper/washer switch. Windshield washer operation is actuated through the lever on the right side of the steering column.


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