Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Front wiper motor
Inspection
- Inspect front wiper motor
- Check the lo operation.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 5 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4 (e), and check that the front wiper motor operates at low speed (lo).
Ok: front wiper motor operates at low speed (lo).
If the result is not as specified, replace the motor.
- Check the hi operation.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 3 (+2) and the negative battery (-) lead to terminal 4 (e), and check that the front wiper motor operates at high speed (hi).
Ok: front wiper motor operates at high speed (hi).
If the result is not as specified, replace the motor.
- Check the automatic stop operation.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 5 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4 (e). With the motor rotating at low speed (lo), disconnect the lead from terminal 5 (+1) to stop the wiper motor operation at any position other than the automatic stop position.
- Using sst, connect the terminals 1 (+s) and 5 (+1). Then connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2 (b) to restart the motor operation at low speed (lo).
- Check that the motor stops automatically at the automatic stop position.
Ok: refer to the illumination.
If the result is not as specified, replace the motor.
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
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Front wiper motor and link
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent ai ...
Other materials:
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area"
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the
suspected areas in the order they are listed. Re ...
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle
emission inspection programs
which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of
the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on
The OBD system determines
that a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control
sy ...
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to d.
Release the parking brake.
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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