Checking windshield wiper elements (vehicles up to 08.2001) (Focus 1)

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Windshield wiper motor


  • Turn off the ignition
  • Disconnect the connector.
  • Using the connecting wire, prepare the testing procedure according to the following description.
  • Use an external 12V continuous current source capable of handling 10A minimum, or use battery voltage with a fuse.

1. Check the wiper motor in LOW SPEED mode.

1. Check the wiper motor in LOW SPEED mode.

  • Connect the positive terminal of the power source to the positive terminal of the digital multimeter.
  • Connect the negative terminal of the power source to pin 1 of the wiper motor.
  • Connect the negative terminal of the digital multimeter to pin 5 of the wiper motor. The wiper motor will operate in low speed mode.

Measure the current


Is the reading on the digital multimeter close to 1.5A? If so, proceed to step 2.

If not, INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor.

2. Check the wiper motor in HIGH SPEED WIPER mode (Figure VFE0002216)
  • Connect the positive terminal of the power source to the positive terminal of the digital multimeter.
  • Connect the negative terminal of the power source to pin 1 of the wiper motor.
  • Connect the negative terminal of the digital multimeter to pin 4 of the wiper motor. The wiper motor will operate in high speed mode.

Measure the current


Is the reading on the digital multimeter close to 2.2A? If so, proceed to step 3.



If not, INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor.

3. Check the wiper motor in the OFF position

3. Check the wiper motor in the OFF position


Measure the resistance at the windshield wiper motor, between pin 2 and the wiper motor housing.

Is the resistance less than 2 ohms? If so, proceed to step 4.

If not, GO to step 4 and REPEAT this inspection step (If still not, INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor).

4. Check the OFF POSITION function of the wiper motor.

4. Check the OFF POSITION function of the wiper motor.


  • Connect the positive terminal of the power source to pin 5 of the wiper motor.
  • Connect the negative terminal of the power source to pin 2 of the wiper motor.
  • Connect the jumper wire to the windshield wiper motor, between pin 1 and pin 3.

Determine the state


Does the wiper motor move to the OFF position?



If yes, the windshield wiper motor is OK.

If not, INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor.

Rear window wiper motor


  • Turn off the ignition.
  • Disconnect the connector.
  • Using the connecting wire, prepare the testing procedure according to the following description.
  • Use an external 12V continuous current source capable of handling 10A minimum, or use battery voltage with a fuse.

1. Check the wiper motor in the ON position.

1. Check the wiper motor in the ON position.


  • Connect the positive terminal of the power source to the positive terminal of the digital multimeter.
  • Connect the negative terminal of the power source to the wiper motor housing.
  • Connect the negative terminal of the digital multimeter to pin 2 of the wiper motor. The wiper motor will operate.

Measure the current


Is the reading on the digital multimeter close to 1.5A? If so, proceed to step 2.

If not, INSTALL a new rear window wiper motor.

2. Check the OFF POSITION function of the wiper motor

2. Check the OFF POSITION function of the wiper motor

  • Connect the positive terminal of the power source to pin 1 of the wiper motor.
  • Connect the negative terminal of the power source to the wiper motor housing.

Determine the state


Does the wiper motor move to the OFF position?



If yes, the rear window wiper motor is OK.

If not, INSTALL a new rear window wiper motor.

Relay


  • Windshield wiper relay
  • Rear Window Wiper Relay

1. Check the relay contact in normal condition (closed position)

1. Check the relay contact in normal condition (closed position)


Measure the resistance on the relay between pin 3 and pin 4.


Is the resistance less than 1 ohm? If yes, go to step 2. If no, INSTALL a new relay.

2. Check the relay contact in normal condition (open position)

2. Check the relay contact in normal condition (open position)


Measure the resistance on the relay between pin 3 and pin 5.

Is the resistance greater than 10 kOhms? If yes, go to step 3. If no, INSTALL a new relay.

3. Check the relay contact in the active state (closed position)

Using the connecting wire, prepare the testing procedure according to the following description.



Using the connecting wire, prepare the testing procedure according to the following description.

  • Connect the positive battery terminal to pin 1 of the relay.
  • Connect the negative battery terminal to pin 2 of the relay.

Measure the resistance on the relay between pin 3 and pin 5.


Does the relay switch (with a distinct click) when battery voltage is applied and the resistance is less than 1 ohm?

If yes, the relay is OK. If no, INSTALL a new relay.

Windscreen wiper/washer switch


Functions to be tested

Pins connected to digital multimeter

Switch position

Target indicators

INTERMITTENT CLEANING

6 and 10

"in one touch"

more than 10 kOhm

off

more than 10 kOhm

Intermittent cleaning

less than 1 Ohm

low speed cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

high speed cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

7 and 9

"in one touch"

more than 10 kOhm

off

less than 1 Ohm

Intermittent cleaning

less than 1 Ohm

low speed cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

high speed cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

1 and 6

"in one touch"

more than 10 kOhm

off

more than 10 kOhm

Intermittent cleaning

See adjustable intermittent cleaning

low speed cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

high speed cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

ADJUSTABLE INTERMITTENT CLEANING

1 and 10

1

1 kOhm

2

10 kOhm

3

20 kOhm

4

30 kOhm

5

40 kOhm

6

47 kOhm

"IN ONE TOUCH"

6 and 9

"in one touch"

less than 1 Ohm

off

more than 10 kOhm

Intermittent cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

low speed cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

high speed cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

LOW SPEED CLEANING

6 and 9

"in one touch"

more than 10 kOhm

off

more than 10 kOhm

Intermittent cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

low speed cleaning

less than 1 Ohm

high speed cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

high speed cleaning

6 and 8

"in one touch"

more than 10 kOhm

off

more than 10 kOhm

low speed cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

low speed cleaning

more than 10 kOhm

high speed cleaning

less than 1 Ohm

Windshield washer

2 and 6

off

less than 1 Ohm

Included

more than 10 kOhm

2 and 3

off

more than 10 kOhm

Included

less than 1 Ohm

REAR WINDOW WASHER

3 and 5

off

less than 1 Ohm

rear window cleaner

more than 10 kOhm

rear window washer

more than 10 kOhm

4 and 6

off

less than 1 Ohm

rear window cleaner

less than 1 Ohm

rear window washer

more than 10 kOhm

3 and 4

off

more than 10 kOhm

rear window cleaner

more than 10 kOhm

rear window washer

less than 1 Ohm

5 and 6

off

more than 1 Ohm

rear window cleaner

less than 1 Ohm

rear window washer

less than 1 Ohm



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