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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Wiper And Washer System

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Wiper And Washer System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS - WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM

Symptom Suspect Area Go To
Wipers and washer do not operate.
  1. WIP Fuse
  2. Wiper Switch
  3. Wiper Motor
  4. Wire Harness
  1. LOCATION
  2. INSPECTION
  3. INSPECTION
  4. -
Wipers do not operate in LO, HI or MIST.
  1. Wiper Switch
  2. Wiper Motor
  3. Wire Harness
  1. INSPECTION
  2. INSPECTION
  3. -
Wipers do not operate in INT.
  1. Wiper Switch
  2. Wiper Motor
  3. Wire Harness
  1. INSPECTION
  2. INSPECTION
  3. -
Washer motor does not operate.
  1. WASHER Fuse
  2. Washer Switch
  3. Washer Motor
  4. Wire Harness
  1. LOCATION
  2. INSPECTION
  3. INSPECTION
  4. -
Wipers do not operate when washer switch ON.
  1. WASHER Fuse
  2. Washer Switch
  3. Wiper Motor
  4. Wire Harness
  1. LOCATION
  2. INSPECTION
  3. INSPECTION
  4. -
Washer fluid does not operate. Washer Hose and Nozzle -
  • When wiper switch is in HI position, the wiper blade is in contact with the body.
  • When the wiper switch is OFF, the wiper blade does not retract or the retract position is wrong.
  1. Wiper Motor (1)
  2. Wire harness (1)
  1. INSPECTION
  2. -
Rear wiper does not operate.
  1. WIPER Fuse
  2. Rear Wiper Motor
  3. Rear Wiper Switch
  4. Wire Harness
  1. -
  2. INSPECTION
  3. INSPECTION
  4. -
Rear wiper does not operate in INT or ON position.
  1. Rear Wiper Switch
  2. Wire Harness
  1. INSPECTION
  2. -
Rear wiper does not return to OFF position.
  1. Rear Wiper Motor
  2. Wire Harness
  1. INSPECTION
  2. -
Rear Washer Motor does not operate.
  1. Rear Washer Motor
  2. Rear Washer Switch
  3. Wire Harness
  1. INSPECTION
  2. INSPECTION
  3. -
 
(1) Inspect wiper arm and blade set positions.
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