MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Wipers and Washers

501-16 Wipers and Washers

2016 MustangReference 1,481 / 6,619HTML edition
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Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

Wiper relay, cavity 2

Wipers and Washers — original illustration 1, reference 1481Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes

GO to D10

No

REPAIR the circuit.

D7 CHECK THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Disconnect Wiper Relay. Observe the windshield wiper operation.

Does the windshield wiper motor continue to operate?

Yes

REPAIR the circuit.

No

INSTALL a new wiper relay.

D8 CHECK FOR CORRECT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR OPERATION

Disconnect and inspect the windshield wiper motor connector. Repair:

corrosion (install new connector or terminal - clean module pins) damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

Reconnect the windshield wiper motor connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes

CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. REFER to: Windshield Wiper Motor - LHD (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).

Source reference 1481

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