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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005FIVE HUNDRED 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONPINPOINT TESTSTEST A: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE
2005 Ford Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1
Test A: The Windshield Wipers Are Inoperative
2005 Ford Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1SECTION Test A: The Windshield Wipers Are Inoperative
PINPOINT TEST A: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE
Normal Operation
Under normal operation the windshield wiper motor receives power through circuit 1671 (RD) and is grounded through circuits 1203 (BK/LB) and 1205 (BK). The front wiper motor receives open and ground inputs from the wiper switch through circuits 58 (WH), 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD) and 950 (WH/BK) to activate the windshield wipers to the selected speeds.
Possible Causes
- Open in circuits 58 (WH), 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD), 950 (WH/BK), 1203 (BK/LB) or 1205 (BK).
- Inoperative wiper switch.
- Inoperative windshield wiper motor.
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Normal Operation
Under normal operation the windshield wiper motor receives power through circuit 1671 (RD) and is grounded through circuits 1203 (BK/LB) and 1205 (BK). The front wiper motor receives open and ground inputs from the wiper switch through circuits 58 (WH), 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD) and 950 (WH/BK) to activate the windshield wipers to the selected speeds.
Possible Causes
- Open in circuits 58 (WH), 61 (YE/RD), 63 (RD), 950 (WH/BK), 1203 (BK/LB) or 1205 (BK).
- Inoperative wiper switch.
- Inoperative windshield wiper 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.