MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Wipers and Washers

501-16 Wipers and Washers

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Ignition OFF. Lightly press the rain sensor against the windshield and release the rain sensor clips.

Does the rain sensor remain adhered to the windshield?

Yes

ATTACH the retaining clips. GO to F10

No

The sensor gel-type lens is missing or damaged. INSTALL a new rain sensor. REFER to: Rain Sensor (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).

F10 INSPECT THE RAIN SENSOR MOUNTING AREA

NOTE: The rain sensor gel-type lens can be damaged or contaminated during rain sensor removal, rain sensor bracket separation or incorrect installation.

From the outside of the vehicle, inspect the area of the windshield glass where the rain sensor is mounted. The rain sensor contact area should appear black, with no bubbles, air pockets or contaminants between the windshield glass and the rain sensor.

Does the rain sensor contact area appear black, with no bubbles, air pockets or contaminants between the windshield glass and the rain sensor?

Yes

GO to F11

No

REMOVE the rain sensor. REFER to: Rain Sensor (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).

CLEAN the mating surfaces between the windshield glass and the rain sensor. INSTALL the rain sensor correctly. TEST the system for normal operation. If the concern is still present, INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. REFER to: Windshield Wiper Motor - LHD (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).

F11 CHECK THE RAIN SENSOR VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF. Disconnect Rain Sensor C914. Ignition ON. Measure:

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Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C914-1

Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to F12

No

VERIFY the BJB fuse 72 (5A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the Wiring Diagrams manual to identify the possible cause of the circuit short.

F12 CHECK THE RAIN SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Click to display connectors

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