Honda HR-V: Washer Motor Test

Test

1. Right Front Inner Fender - Remove

1. Remove the right front inner fender as needed - Refer to: Front Inner Fender Removal and Installation, or Rear Inner Fender Removal and Installation.

2. Windshield/Rear Window Washer Motor - Test

1. Disconnect the connector (A)
2. Test the washer motor by connecting 12 volt battery power to terminal No. 1 (No. 2)* and ground to terminal No. 2 (No. 1)* of the washer motor. The motor should run.*: Rear window washer motor operation.
   • If the washer motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the windshield/rear window washer motor (B).
   • If the washer motor runs smoothly, but little or no washer fluid is pumped, check for a disconnected or blocked washer hose, or a clogged washer motor outlet.

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

WIPER MOTOR TEST

Test

Windshield

1. Cowl Cover - Remove

2. Windshield Wiper Motor - Test

1. Disconnect the connector (A).
2. Test the wiper motor by connecting 12 volt battery power to terminal No. 1 and ground to terminal No. 2 of the wiper motor. The wiper motor should run at low speed.
3. Test the wiper motor by connecting 12 volt battery power to terminal No. 3 and ground to terminal No. 2 of the wiper motor. The wiper motor should run at high speed.
4. Connect an analog ohmmeter to the terminals No. 2 and No. 4, and run the wiper motor at low or high speed. The needle of the ohmmeter should pulse. If the wiper motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, or there is no pulse, replace the windshield wiper motor (B) or the wiper linkage.

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Window

4. Tailgate Lower Trim Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)

5. Rear Window Wiper Motor - Test

1. Disconnect the connector (A).
2. Test the wiper motor by connecting 12 volt battery power to terminal No. 1 and ground to terminal No. 2 of the wiper motor. The wiper motor should run.
3. Connect an analog ohmmeter to the terminals No. 2 and No. 3. The ohmmeter should indicate continuity and no continuity alternately. If the wiper motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, or there is no pulse, replace the rear window wiper motor (B).

6. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

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