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STEP 2. Check windshield wiper motor connector A-03 for
loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals
pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is windshield wiper motor connector A-03 in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Verify that the windshield wiper operates
normally when the windshield wiper switch is moved
to each position.
STEP 3. Check the windshield wiper motor.
(1) Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector A-03.
(2) Connect a battery to the windshield wiper motor as shown.
Then check the windshield wiper motor operates normally
at high and low speeds.
Q: Does the windshield wiper motor operate normally?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Replace the windshield wiper motor. Verify that the
windshield wiper operates normally when the
windshield wiper switch is moved to each position.
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STEP 4. Check front-ECU connector A-12X for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is front-ECU connector A-12X in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Verify that the windshield wiper operates
normally when the windshield wiper switch is moved
to each position.
STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between windshield
wiper motor connector A-03 (terminals 5 and 4) and
front-ECU connector A-12X (terminals 25 and 24).
Q: Is the wiring harness between windshield wiper motor
connector A-03 (terminals 5 and 4) and front-ECU
connector A-12X (terminals 25 and 24) in good
condition?
YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.
NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the
connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that
the windshield wiper operates normally when the
windshield wiper switch is moved to each position.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the windshield wipers do not stop at predetermined
park position, the windshield wiper motor or the
front-ECU may be defective.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
The wiring harness or connectors may have
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector
The windshield wiper motor may be defective
The front-ECU may be defective
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tool:
MB991223: Harness Set
STEP1. Check windshield wiper motor connector A-03 for
loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals
pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is windshield wiper motor connector A-03 in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Verify that the windshield wiper works
normally.
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NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-29 for loose, cor-
roded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector. If intermediate connector C-29 is damaged, repair or
replace the damaged component(s) as described in GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between windshield wiper motor
connector A-03 (terminal 3) and the ignition switch
(ACC) in good condition?
YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.
NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the
connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that
the windshield wiper works normally.
STEP 5. Check front-ECU connector A-12X for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is front-ECU connector A-12X in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 6.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. The windshield wiper should stop at the
predetermined park position.
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STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between windshield
wiper motor connector A-03 (terminal 2) and front-ECU
connector A-12X (terminal 29).
Q: Is the wiring harness between windshield wiper motor
connector A-03 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector
A-12X (terminal 29) in good condition?
YES : Replace the front-ECU. The windshield wiper should
stop at the predetermined park position.
NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the
connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that
the windshield wiper works normally
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STEP 3. Check the input signal by using "FUNCTION
DIAG." menu of the SWS monitor.
Check the input signals from the following switches:
Ignition switch: ACC
Windshield washer switch: ON
(1) Operate the Diagnostic Tool MB991958 according to the
procedure below to display "F.WIPER WASH."
a. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
b. Select "System select."
c. Select "SWS."
d. Select "SWS MONITOR."
e. Select "Function Diag."
f. Select "WIPER."
g. Select "F.WIPER WASH."
(2) Check that normal conditions are displayed for the items
described in the table below.
Q: Are normal conditions displayed for "FRONT
WASH.SW" and "FRONT ECU ACK"?
Normal conditions displayed for all the items : Go to
St e p 4 .
Normal condition is not displayed for the "FRONT
WASH.SW" : Replace the column switch. Verify that the
windshield washer works normally.
Normal condition is not displayed for the "FRONT ECU
ACK" : Replace the front-ECU. Verify that the windshield
washer works normally.
STEP 4. Check windshield washer motor connector A-29
for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals
pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is windshield washer motor connector A-29 in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Verify that the windshield washer works
normally. ITEM NO. ITEM NAME NORMAL
CONDITION
ITEM 09 FRONT WASH.SW ON
ITEM 70 FRONT ECU ACK NORMAL ACK or
HI-BEAM ACK
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STEP 6. Check the ground circuit to the windshield washer
motor. Measure the resistance at the windshield washer
motor connector A-29.
(1) Disconnect windshield washer motor connector A-29 and
measure the resistance available at the wiring harness side
of the connector.
(2) Measure the resistance value between terminal 1 and
ground.
The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.
Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less?
YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Go to Step 7.
STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between windshield
washer motor connector A-29 (terminal 1) and ground.
Q: Is the wiring harness between windshield washer motor
connector A-29 (terminal 1) and ground in good
condition?
YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.
NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the
connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that
the windshield washer works normally.
STEP 8. Check front-ECU connector A-12X for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is front-ECU connector A-12X in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 9.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Verify that the windshield washer works
normally.
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STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between windshield
washer motor connector A-29 (terminal 2) and front-ECU
connector A-12X (terminal 31).
Q: Is the wiring harness between windshield washer motor
connector A-29 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector
A-12X (terminal 31) in good condition?
YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.
NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the
connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that
the windshield washer works normally.