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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998MOUNTAINEER 5.0 P, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 30 (WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS)COMPONENT TESTINGWIPER MOTOR
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWD
Wiper Motor
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWDSECTION Wiper Motor
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Disengage linkage from motor. Disconnect wiper connector. Connect Green lead from Starting and Charging System Tester (078-00005) to negative battery terminal.
- Connect Red tester lead to wiper motor terminal No. 3. See Fig 1 . Connect a jumper wire between positive battery terminal and wiper motor terminal No. 4. Observe ammeter and note low speed current draw. If current draw is more than 3.5 amps, replace wiper motor. If current draw is 3.5 amps or less, disconnect jumper wire and go to next step.
- Connect a jumper wire between positive battery terminal and wiper motor terminal No. 5. Observe ammeter and note high speed current draw. If current draw is more than 5.5 amps, replace 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.