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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 207 (WIPERS/WASHERS)WIPER MOTOR TESTWINDSHIELD
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic
Wiper Motor Test: Windshield
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Windshield
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- Remove the wiper arms (see WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT ) and the cowl lid (A).
- Disconnect the 4P connector (B) from the windshield wiper motor subharness.
- Test the motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 2 and ground terminal No. 3 of the wiper motor 4P connector. The motor should run at low speed. If the motor does not run, or fails to run smoothly, check the windshield wiper motor subharness. If the wire harness is OK, replace the motor.
- Test the motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 4 and ground terminal No. 3 of the wiper motor 4P connector. The motor should run at high speed. If the motor does not run, or fails to run smoothly, check the windshield wiper motor subharness. If the wire harness is OK, replace the motor.
- Connect an analog ohmmeter to terminals No. 1 and No. 3, and run the motor at low speed (repeat step 3). The needle of the ohmmeter should pulse. If it does not, check for the windshield wiper motor subharness. If the wire harness is OK, replace the motor.
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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.