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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA20043.5RLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTWIPER/WASHER SYSTEMSCOMPONENT TESTSWIPER MOTOR
2004 Acura 3.5RL
Wiper Motor
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Wiper Motor
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Remove cap nuts and remove both wiper arms. On 3.5RL, remove cowl cover by prying out trim clips. On all models, disconnect 5-pin wiper motor harness connector. See Fig 1 . Using fused jumper wires, connect battery voltage and ground to specified terminals of wiper motor connector. See WIPER MOTOR TEST table. Replace wiper motor if operation is not as specified.
- Reconnect wiper motor harness connector. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using an analog voltmeter, backprobe terminals No. 3 and 5 of wiper motor harness connector. Operate motor at low or high speed. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Voltmeter should alternately indicate zero volts and 4 volts or less as motor runs. Replace wiper motor if operation is not as specified.
WIPER MOTOR TEST
| Motor Speed | Ground Terminal No. | Apply Battery Voltage To Terminal No. |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 2 | 4 |
| High | 1 | 4 |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.