Honda Element. Manual — part 811

REAR WINDOW WIPER CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST

1. Remove the left rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE

AREA ).

2. Disconnect the 8P connector (A) from the rear window wiper control unit (B).

Fig. 9: Identifying Rear Window Wiper Control Unit 8P Connector Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. 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 4.

4. With the connector still disconnected, and make this input test at the connector.

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

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If the input test proves OK, go to step 5.

TEST CONDITION

fuse/relay box

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An open in the wire

Cavity Wire Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if desired result is

not obtained

1

LT

GRN

Ignition switch
ON (II).

Attach to ground: The rear
window wiper motor should
run.

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Blown No. 9 (10 A) fuse in
the under-dash fuse/relay box

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Faulty rear window wiper
motor

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An open in the wire

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5. Reconnect the connector to the control unit, and 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, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.

TEST CONDITION

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TEST

1. Remove the wiper arms, hood seals, and cowl covers (see WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

REPLACEMENT ).

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

Cavity

Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if desired

result is not obtained

8

GRN

Ignition switch ON (ID

Measure voltage to
ground: There
should be battery
voltage.



Blown No. 9 (10 A)
fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box



An open in the wire

2

BLK

Under all conditions

Measure voltage to
ground: There
should be 0.5 V.

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Poor ground(G553,
G771)

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An open in the wire

4

WHT/RED

Ignition switch ON (II)
and rear window washer
switch ON

Measure voltage to
ground: There
should be battery
voltage.



Blown No. 9 (10 A)
fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box



Faulty rear window
wiper/washer switch



An open in the wire

5

LT

GRN/RED

Ignition switch ON (II)
and rear window wiper
switch ON

Measure voltage to
ground: There
should be battery
voltage.

3

LT

GRN/BLK

Ignition switch ON (II),
rear wiper switch OFF,
and wiper in park
position

Measure voltage to
ground: There
should be battery
voltage.



Blown No. 9 (10 A)
fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box



Faulty rear window
wiper motor



An open in the wire

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Fig. 10: Identifying Wiper Motor 5P Connector Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Connect an analog ohmmeter to the No. 4 and No. 1 terminals, and run the motor at low or high speed.

The needle of the ohmmeter should pulse. If it does not, replace the motor.

REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR TEST

1. Open the hatch, and remove the hatch trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH

AREA ).

2. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the wiper motor (B).

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Fig. 11: Identifying Wiper Motor 4P Connector Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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

wiper motor. The motor should run. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the motor.

4. Connect the battery power to the No. 1 terminal, and ground to the No. 2 and No. 3 terminals of the 4P

connector. Then connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 4 (+) terminal and the No. 2 (ground)
terminal. When the park switch contacts, the pointer should swing. If not, replace the motor.

WASHER MOTOR TEST

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

2. Disconnect the 2P connectors (A) from the washer motors.

Fig. 12: Identifying Washer Motors 2P Connectors Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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

washer motor. The motor should run.

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If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace it.

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If the motor runs smoothly, but little or no washer fluid is pumped, check for a disconnected or
blocked washer hose, or a clogged pump outlet in the motor.

WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT

CANADA MODELS

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

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