TM 5-3805-298-23-2
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Table 1. Front Windshield Wiper Does Not Operate.
0136
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
NOTE
Front Windshield Wiper
Does Not Operate
Always inspect wiring harness connectors that are involved in the circuit.
Poor connections can often be the cause of a problem in an electrical
circuit. Verify that all connections in the circuit are clean and secure and
that all connections are in good condition. If a problem with the
connection is found, correct the problem and verify that this malfunction
or diagnostic code is active before performing this procedure.
Perform open or short-circuit test at each wiring harness connection to
identify the correct wiring harness to replace.
Tag all wiring harnesses to aid in installation.
Perform this test only if condition is active.
Test Step 1. Test Operation of Front
Windshield Wiper.
1. Turn battery disconnect switch and
ignition switch to ON position
(TM 5-3805-298-10).
2. Operate front windshield wiper in
delayed, low, high and off (TM 5-
3805-298-10).
3. Observe operation of front
Front Windshield Wiper Does Not
windshield wiper (TM 5-3805-298-
Operate in Any Speed Proceed to
10).
Test Step 2.
Front Windshield Wiper Does Not
Operate in Low and/or Delayed Only
Proceed to Test Step 11.
Front Windshield Wiper Does Not
Operate in High Only Proceed to
Test Step 13.
Front Windshield Wiper Does Not
Park Proceed to Test Step 15.
Test Step 2. Test for Open Wipers
Fuse.
1. Turn ignition switch and battery
disconnect switch to OFF position
(TM 5-3805-298-10).
2. Remove wipers fuse from fuse
panel (TM 5-3805-298-10).
Resistance 5.0 Ohms or Less Install
3. Using digital multimeter
wipers fuse (TM 5-3805-298-10) and
(WP 0174), measure resistance
proceed to Test Step 3.
between terminals of wipers fuse.
Resistance Greater Than 5.0 Ohms
Replace wipers fuse (TM 5-3805-298-
10) and proceed to Test Step 6.
