Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 253

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

3. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION ).

4. Disconnect the 8P connector (A) from the wiper/washer switch (B).

Fig. 11: Disconnecting The 8P Connector From The Wiper/Washer Switch

5. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.

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If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.

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If the terminals look OK, go to step 6.

6. With the connector still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector.

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If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.

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If all the input tests prove OK, replace the wiper/washer switch (combination switch control unit).

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Fig. 12: Wiper/Washer Switch Input Test

WIPER MOTOR TEST

1. Open the hood, and remove the wiper arms.

2. Remove the hood seal and cowl cover.

3. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the wiper motor (B).

NOTE:

Carefully remove the wiper arms, so that they do not touch the hood.

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Fig. 13: Disconnecting The 5P Connector From The Wiper Motor

4. Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No.2 terminal and ground the No. 3 terminal of the

wiper motor 5P connector. The motor should run at low speed. If the motor does not run or fails to run
smoothly, replace the motor.

5. Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No. 2 terminal and ground the No. 5 terminal of the

wiper motor 5P connector. The motor should run at high speed. If the motor does not run or fails to run
smoothly, replace the motor.

6. Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 4 (+) and No. 1 (-) terminals, and run the motor at low or

high speed. The voltmeter should indicate 12 V and 4 V or less alternately. If it does not, replace the
motor.

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WASHER MOTOR TEST

1. Remove the right inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the washer motor (B).

Fig. 14: Disconnecting The 2P Connector From The Washer Motor

3. Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No. 1 terminal and ground to the No. 2 terminal of the

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