Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual — part 371

NOTE: On Diamante, assist-ECU controls wiper circuit. On all

models except 3000GT, intermittent wiper relay is

incorporated into wiper switch. Information on testing is

not available from manufacturer at time of publication.

Continuity & Voltage Check (3000GT)

1) Disconnect column switch connector. Ensure continuity is

present between terminals No. 5 and 11, and between terminals No. 6

and 10. See Fig. 3. Ensure there is no continuity between terminals

No. 6 and 11.

2) Connect battery voltage to relay terminal No. 5 and ground

terminal No. 11. Battery voltage should be present on terminal No. 6.

Replace relay if continuity and voltage is not as specified.

Fig. 3: Identifying Front Wiper Relay Terminals (3000GT)

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FRONT WIPER SWITCH TEST

NOTE: Front wiper switch is part of combination switch on steering

column. For diagnosis, see STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.

REAR WIPER MOTOR TEST

Operational Check

Disconnect wiring connector from wiper motor. Connect battery

voltage to wiper motor connector as shown, and ensure motor housing is

grounded. Motor should run at low and high speed. See Fig. 4, 5, 6 or

7. Replace motor as necessary.

Fig. 4: Checking Rear Wiper Motor Operation & Automatic Stop

(Eclipse)

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Fig. 5: Checking Rear Wiper Motor Operation (Montero)

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Fig. 6: Checking Rear Wiper Motor Operation (Montero Sport)

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Fig. 7: Checking Rear Wiper Motor Operation (3000GT)

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Automatic Stop Check

Operate wiper motor, and then disconnect wiring connector

from wiper motor to stop motor operation at a point other than park

position. Connect battery voltage and jumper wire to wiper motor

connector as shown, and ensure motor housing is grounded. See Fig. 4,

8, 9 or 10. Motor should return to park position. Replace motor as

necessary.

Fig. 8: Checking Rear Wiper Motor Automatic Stop (Montero)

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