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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2002CIVIC SIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 183 (WIPERS/WASHERS)WIPER MOTOR TESTWINDSHIELD

2002 Honda Civic Si

Wiper Motor Test: Windshield

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Windshield

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Remove the wiper arms (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
NOTE: Carefully remove the wiper arms so that they do not touch the hood.
Remove the hood seal and cowl cover.
Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the wiper motor (B).

Fig 1: Disconnecting 5P Connector From Wiper Motor
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No. 3 terminal and ground to the No. 2 terminal of the wiper motor 5P connector. The motor should run at low speed. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the motor.
Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No. 5 terminal and ground to the No. 2 terminal of the wiper motor 5P connector. The motor should run at high speed. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the motor.
Connect battery power to the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals, and ground to the No. 2 terminal of the 5P connector. Then connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 4 (+) terminal and the No. 2 (ground) terminal. When the park switch makes contact, the pointer should swing. If not, replace the motor.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.