Heated Windshield Wiper Area Switch Test: Test

How to use this service information .

NOTICE: 

When working with a vehicle equipped with the electronic air suspension, be sure to set it to the leveling off mode to prevent unexpected operation. Refer to the Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions - Refer to: Electronic Air Suspension System Connector Fitting Precautions or Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions for the procedure.

1. Heated Windshield Wiper Area Switch - Test

   Preconditions 

   • Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removed

   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Check the switch according to the table. (Figure 1 and 2)

     NOTICE: 

     • When an LED is located between terminals, check if the LED lights by connecting power and ground to the LED.
     • Note this important operating characteristic; diode bias causes a diode to fully conduct electricity in one direction (forward), while not at all in the opposite direction (reverse).
     NOTE:

     • The switch location of the heated windshield wiper area switch (A) is different depending on the model. (Figure 1)
     • Make sure the correct test lead (+or -) is placed on the terminal.
     • When checking for continuity across the diode, use the diode setting ( ) on the digital volt/ohm meter to check the diode bias.

   Figure 1 

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   Figure 2 

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   Result 

   • If the result is not as specified, replace the multivisor switch .