Windshield Washer Motor: Testing and Inspection

2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection







WIPER AND WASHER: FRONT WASHER MOTOR: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT WASHER MOTOR
(a) Operation Check
(1) Fill the washer jar with washer fluid.




(2) Connect the positive battery (+) lead to terminal A49-1 of the windshield washer motor and pump assembly, and the negative battery (-) lead to terminal A49-2. Check that washer fluid flows from the washer jar.
2. INSPECT WASHER FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY
HINT: The following check should be performed with the windshield washer motor and pump installed to the washer jar.

(a) Fill the washer jar with washer fluid.
(b) Disconnect the connector from the washer fluid level sensor.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:





RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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