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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2000TACOMA BASE, 2D PICKUP, 2.4 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTWIPER/WASHER SYSTEMSWIPER SYSTEM & WASHER SYSTEMCOMPONENT TESTSFRONT WIPER MOTOR TESTECHO
2000 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Standard
Front Wiper Motor Test: Echo
2000 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, StandardSECTION Echo
- Using a 12-volt battery, connect jumper wire from positive battery terminal to wiper motor terminal No. 5. See Figure. Connect another jumper wire between negative battery terminal and wiper motor terminal No. 4. Motor should operate at low speed.
- Remove jumper wire from terminal No. 5. Reconnect positive battery terminal jumper wire to wiper motor terminal No. 3. Motor should operate at high speed.
- Remove jumper wire from terminal No. 3 and reconnect jumper wire to wiper motor terminal No. 5. With motor running at low speed, stop motor at any position except PARK position by disconnecting jumper wire from terminal No. 5. Install another jumper wire between wiper motor terminals No. 1 and 5.
- Connect positive battery terminal jumper wire to wiper motor terminal No. 2. Connect negative jumper to terminal No. 4. Motor should start running and then stop at PARK position. Replace motor if operation is not as specified. See FRONT WIPER MOTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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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.