1991 LEXUS SC400 wipers

WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The component parts of this system and their functions are described in the\
following table.
Parts NameFunction
Wiper Switch
This switch changes the current from the wiper motor in order to operate\
the wiper motor
at different speeds.
It also has a built±in variable resistor which is used to adjust the \
interval for intermittent
operation.
Wiper RelayThis relay turns the current to the wiper motor ON and OFF at intervals \
and operates the
wipers continuously when the washer switch is ON.
Wiper MotorSwitching of the current at the wiper switch and wiper relay operates th\
e motor at each speed
(HI, LO) and at intervals (INT), thus moving the wiper arms and blad\
es.
Washer SwitchBy grounding current from the washer motor, this switch operates the washer motor.
Washer MotorA pump in this motor pumps washer fluid and sprays it out from the washe\
r nozzles.
Parts Location
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3. INSTALL WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY(a) Install the wiper arms and bl ades, and operate the
wipers once and turn the wiper switch OFF.
(b) Adjust the installation positions of the wiper arms and
blades to the positions shown in the figure.
(A) Approx. 44.0 mm (1.734 in.)
(B) Approx. 45.0 mm (1.773 in.)
Torque the nut.
Torque: 20 N Vm (205 kgf Vcm, 15 ft Vlbf)
DISASSEMBLY OF WIPER MOTOR AND
LINK ASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE CASE ROD AND WIPER LINK NO.1 ROD
2. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR
(a) Remove wire harness clamp and three bolts and a nut.
(b) Remove wiper motor.
ASSEMBLY OF WIPER MOTOR AND
LINK ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL WIPER MOTOR(a) Connect the wiper motor connector.
(b) Operate the wiper motor once and turn the wiper switch OFF.
(c) Install wiper motor as shown in the figure.
(d) Install wire harness clamp.
(e) Install three bolts and a nut.
Torque:
BOLT: 5.4 N Vm (55 kgf Vcm, 48 in. Vlbf)
NUT: 17 N Vm (175 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
2. INSTALL CASE ROD AND WIPER LINK NO.1 ROD
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TROUBLESHOOTING
You will find the cause of trouble more easily by properly using the table \
shown below. In this table, the num-
bers indicate the order priority of causes of trouble. Check each part in th\
e order shown. If necessary, re-
place the parts.
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Trouble
Part Name
AM1 FuseIgnition SwitchWIPER FuseWiper SwitchWiper MotorWasher MotorWasher SwitchWasher Hose and NozzleWire Harness
Wipers and washers do not operate.*1132456
Wipers and washers do not operate.*221345
Wipers and washers do not operate.*31234
Wipers do not operate in LO, HI or MIST.123
Wipers do not operate in INT.123
Washer motor does not operate.213
Wipers do not operate when washer switch
is ON.12
Washer fluid does not spray.1
*1: Door Lock and Power Windows do not operate
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2: Door Lock and Power Window are normal. Combination Meter and Turn Signal do not operate.
*
3: Combination Meter and Turn Signal are normal.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
MA00M±03
There are the maintenance and inspection
items which are considered to be the owner's
responsibility. They can be performed by the
owner or be can have them done at a service
shop. These items include those which should
be checked on a daily basis, those which, in
most cases, do not require (special) tools and
those which are considered to be reasonable
for the owner to perform. Items and procedures
for general maintanance are as follows:
MA00P±04
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
1. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. Adjust ifnecessary.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
2. WHEEL NUTS Wheel checking the tires, check the nuts for
looseness or for missing nuts. If necessary,
tighten them.
3. TIRE ROTATION It is recommended that tires be rotated every
12,000 km (7,500 miles).
4. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not
wipe clean. Replace if necessary.
5. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or
other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected.
6. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors including the trunk lid operate smoothly, and that all latches lock
securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
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INSIDE VEHICLE
7. LIGHTS
(a) C h e c k t h a t t h e h eadlights, stop lights,
tail±lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. (b) Check the headlight aiming.
8. WARNING LIGHT AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers func-
tion properly.
9. HORN Check that it is working.
10. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
11. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
12. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER Check that the air comes out from the defroster
outlet when operating the heater air condition-
er at defroster mode.
13. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
14. SUN VISORS Check that they move freely and are mounted
securely.
15. STEERING WHEEL Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be
alert for changes in steering condition, such as
hard steering, excessive freeplay or strange
noise.
16. SEATS
(a) Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the locks hold securely in any latched position.
(d) Check that the head restraints move up and
down smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in ay latches position.
(e) For folding±down rear seat backs, check that the latches lock securely.
17. SEAT BELTS
(a) Ch e ck th a t th e se a t be lt syste m su ch as buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed,
worn or damaged.
18. ACCELERATOR PEDAL Check the pedal for smooth operation and un-
even pedal effort or catching.
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1. NORMALLYOPENOpens and
closes circuits,
thereby
stopping (1) or
allowing (2)
current flow.
RESISTOR An electrical component with a
fixed resistance, placed in a circuit
to reduce voltage to a specific
value.
RESISTOR, TAPPED A resistor which supplies two or
more different non±adjustable
resistance values.
SENSOR (Thermistor) A resistor which varies its
resistance with temperature.
SHORT PIN Used to provide an unbroken
connection within a junction block.
SOLENOID An electromagnetic coil which
forms a magnetic field when
current flows, to move a plunger,
etc. SWITCH, DOUBLE THROW
A switch which continuously
passes current through one set
of contacts or the other.
SWITCH,
IGNITION A key operated switch with
several positions which allows
various circuits, particularly the
primary ignition circuit, to
become operational.
Wires are always
drawn as straight lines
on wiring diagrams.
Crossed wires (1)
without a black dot at
the junction are not
joined; crossed wires
(2) with a black dot or
octagonal (
) mark at
the junction are spliced
(joined) connections.
RELAY, DOUBLE THROW
A relay which passes current
through one set of contacts or the
other.
SENSOR, ANALOG SPEED Uses magnetic impulses to open
and close a switch to create a
signal for activation of other
components. TRANSISTOR
A solidstate device typically used
as an electronic relay; stops or
passes current depending on the
voltage applied at ªbase.º
SWITCH, WIPER PARK
Automatically returns wipers to
the stop position when the wiper
switch is turned off.
SWITCH, MANUAL SPEAKER
An electromechanical device
which creates sound waves from
current flow.
2. NORMALLY CLOSED
RESISTOR, VARIABLE OR
RHEOSTAT A controllable resistor with a
variable rate of resistance.
Also called a potentiometer or
rheostat.
2. NORMALLY
OPEN
RELAY
1. NORMALLY
CLOSED Basically, an electrically
operated switch which may
be normally closed (1) or
open (2).
Current flow through a
small coil creates a
magnetic field which either
opens or closes an
attached switch.
(2) SPLICEDWIRES
(1) NOT CONNECTED
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