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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 669 (Wiper System & Washer System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection

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WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSY

Continuity Check

Check the continuity of each terminal of the connector.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Terminal Connector
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Standard:

Front Wiper Switch

SPECIFICATION TESTER CONNECTION

Switch position	Tester connection	Specified condition
MIST	7(+1)-17(+B)	Continuity
OFF	16(+S)-7(+1)	Continuity
INT	16 (+S) -7(+1)	Continuity
LO	7(+1)-17(+B)	Continuity
HI	17(+B) -8(+2)	Continuity

Front Washer Switch

SPECIFICATION TESTER CONNECTION

Switch position	Tester connection	Specified condition
OFF	-	No continuity
ON	11 (WF) -2(EW)	Continuity

Intermittent Operation Check
1. Connect the voltmeter (+) terminal to terminal 7 (+1) of the connector, the voltmeter (-) terminal to terminal 2 (EW) of the connector.
2. Connect the battery (+) to terminal 17 (+B) of the connector, the battery (-) to terminal 2 (EW) and 16 (+S) of the connector.
3. Turn the wiper switch to INT.
4. Connect the battery (+) to terminal 16 (+S) of the connector for 5 seconds.
5. Connect the battery (-) to terminal 16 (+S) of the connector. Operate the intermittent wiper relay and check voltage between terminal 7 (+1) and terminal 2 (EW).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Wiper Switch
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Operation Check (Front Wiper)
1. Turn the wiper switch to OFF.
2. Connect the battery (+) to terminal 17 (+B) of the connector, the battery (-) to terminal 16 (+S) and 2 (EW) of the connector.
3. Connect the voltmeter (+) terminal to terminal 7 (+1) of the connector, and the voltmeter (-) terminal to terminal 2 (EW) of the connector. Turn the washer switch to ON and OFF, and check voltage between terminal 7 (+1) and terminal 2 (EW).
  
  Fig 3: Connecting Voltmeter Terminal Of Connector
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WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY

Fig 4: Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly Terminal Connector
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1. LO Operation Check
  1. Connect the battery (+) to terminal 1 (+1) of the connector, the battery (-) to terminal 5 (E) of the connector, and check that the motor operates at low speed (LO).
2. HI Operation Check
  1. Connect the battery (+) to terminal 4 (+2) of the connector, the battery (-) to terminal 5 (E) of the connector, and check that the motor operates at high speed (HI).
3. Automatic Stop Operation Check
  1. Connect the battery (+) to terminal 1 (+1) of the connector, the battery (-) to terminal 5 (E) of the connector. With the motor being rotated at low speed (LO), disconnect terminal 1 (+1) to stop the wiper motor operation at any position except the automatic stop position.
  2. Connect terminals 1 (+1) and 3 (S), and the battery (+) to terminal 2 (B) to restart the motor operation at low speed.
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  3. Check the automatic stop position.
    
    Fig 5: Checking Automatic Stop Position
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