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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 818 (Wiper & Washer System (Inspection)): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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.
  1. INSPECT FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    SWITCH POSITION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF 7 - 16 Continuity
    INT 7 - 16 Continuity
    LO 7 - 17 Continuity
    HI 8 - 17 Continuity
    Washer OFF - No continuity
    Washer ON 2 - 11 Continuity
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Wiper And Washer Switch Connector Terminals
    G03379939Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

  2. INSPECT REAR WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    SWITCH POSITION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF - Continuity
    INT 2 - 13 Continuity
    ON 2 - 10 Continuity
    Washer OFF - No continuity
    Washer ON 2 - 12 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

  3. Connector disconnected: INSPECT WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the connector from the motor and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

    Fig 2: Identifying Wiper And Washer Switch Connector Terminals (Wire Harness Side)
    G03379940Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    2 - Ground Always Continuity
    17 - Ground Ignition switch LOCK or ACC No voltage
    17 - Ground Ignition switch ON Battery Positive Voltage

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.

  4. Low speed: INSPECT FRONT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION 

    Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5, check that the motor operates at low speed.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

  5. High speed: INSPECT FRONT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION 

    Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 4 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5, check that the motor operates at high speed.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

    Fig 3: Identifying Front Wiper Motor Connector Terminals
    G03379941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Stopping at stop position: INSPECT FRONT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION 
    1. Operate the motor at low speed and stop the motor operation anywhere except at the stop position by disconnecting positive (+) lead from terminal 1.
    2. Connect terminals 1 and 3.
    3. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and negative (-) lead to terminal 5, check that the motor stops running at the stop position after the motor operates again.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

      Fig 4: Inspecting Front Wiper Motor Operation
      G03379942Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. Connector disconnected: INSPECT FRONT WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the connector from the motor and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

    Fig 5: Identifying Front Wiper Motor Connector Terminals (Wire Harness Side)
    G03379943Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    4 - Ground Always Continuity
    2 - Ground Ignition switch LOCK or ACC No voltage
    2 - Ground Ignition switch ON Battery Positive Voltage

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.

  8. INSPECT REAR WIPER MOTOR OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and negative (-) lead to terminal 1 and the motor body, check that the motor operates.
      Fig 6: Inspecting Rear Wiper Motor Operation
      G03379944Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the negative (-) lead from terminal 1, check that the motor stops running at the stop position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

      Fig 7: Inspecting Rear Wiper Motor Operation (Disconnect Negative Lead From Terminal 1)
      G03379945Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. Intermittent: INSPECT REAR WIPER MOTOR OPERATION 

    Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2 and the motor body, check that the motor operates intermittently for 9-15 seconds. If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

    Fig 8: Inspecting Rear Wiper Motor Operation
    G03379946Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. Connector disconnected: INSPECT REAR WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the connector from the motor and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

    Fig 9: Inspecting Rear Wiper Motor Connector Terminals (Wire Harness Side)
    G03379947Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    1 - Ground Always Continuity
    2 - Ground Always Continuity
    3 - Ground Ignition switch OFF or ACC No voltage
    3 - Ground Ignition switch ON Battery positive voltage

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.

  11. Sedan: INSPECT WASHER MOTOR OPERATION 

    Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, check that the motor operates.

    NOTE: These tests must be performed quickly (within 20 seconds) to prevent the coil from burning out.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

    Fig 10: Inspecting Washer Motor Operation
    G03379948Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. Sedan, Connector disconnected: INSPECT FRONT WASHER MOTOR CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the connector from the motor and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

    Fig 11: Identifying Front Washer Motor Connector Terminals
    G03379949Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    2 - Ground Ignition switch ON Battery Positive Voltage

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the power source, wire harness and wiper switch.

  13. Wagon: INSPECT FRONT WASHER MOTOR OPERATION 

    Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, check that the motor operates.

    NOTE: These tests must be performed quickly (within 20 seconds) to prevent the coil from burning out.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

    Fig 12: Inspecting Front Washer Motor Operation
    G03379950Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSPECT REAR WASHER MOTOR OPERATION 

    Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3, check that the motor operates.

    NOTE: These tests must be performed quickly (within 20 seconds) to prevent the coil from burning out.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

    Fig 13: Inspecting Rear Washer Motor Operation
    G03379951Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. Wagon, Connector disconnected: INSPECT WASHER MOTOR CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the connector from the motor and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

    Fig 14: Identifying Washer Motor Connector Terminals (Wire Harness Side)
    G03379952Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    2 - Ground Ignition switch ON Battery positive voltage

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the power source, wire harness and wiper switch.

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