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Wipers/Washers (MICU) Input Test

NOTE: 

*1: Without keyless access system

*2: With keyless access system

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

2. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connectors B, D, H, N, Q, T, and R.

NOTE:

All connector views are shown from the wire side of the female terminals.

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Inspect the connectors and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
Q29 *1 BLU Vehicle ON mode Connect terminal Q29 to body ground with jumper wire: The windshield wiper motor should run at high speed.
  • Faulty windshield wiper intermittent relay
  • Faulty windshield wiper high/low relay
  • Faulty windshield wiper motor
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Q29 *2 BLU Vehicle ON mode Connect terminals M2 and Q31, and terminal Q29 to body ground with jumper wires: The windshield wiper motor should run at high speed.
  • Faulty windshield wiper intermittent relay
  • Faulty windshield wiper high/low relay
  • Faulty windshield wiper motor relay
  • Faulty windshield wiper motor
  • Poor ground (G301) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Q24 *1 PNK Vehicle ON mode, run the windshield wiper motor by connecting terminal Q29 and body ground with jumper wire. Connect terminal Q24 to body ground with a jumper wire: The windshield wiper motor speed should change from high speed to low speed.
  • Faulty windshield wiper motor
  • Faulty windshield wiper high/low relay
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Q24 *2 PNK Vehicle ON mode, run the windshield wiper motor by connecting terminal Q29 and body ground with jumper wire. Connect terminals M2 and Q31, and terminal Q24 to body ground with jumper wires: The windshield wiper motor speed should change from high speed to low speed.
  • Faulty windshield wiper motor
  • Faulty windshield wiper high/low relay
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
T4.T8 RED.PNK Vehicle ON mode Connect terminals T4 and R1, and terminal T8 to body ground with jumper wires: The windshield/rear window washer motor should run.
  • Faulty windshield/rear window washer motor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Q39 WHT Vehicle ON mode, run the windshield wiper motor by connecting terminal Q29 and body ground with jumper wire. Use a DVOM to check for continuity to ground. Continuity when wiper running across glass, no continuity when wiper in cowl/park position.
  • Faulty windshield wiper motor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B18.B20 RED.BRN Windshield wiper/washer switch (Intermittent dwell time controller) turned ON. Measure the resistance between terminals B18 and B20: The resistance should vary between 0 to 1 kΩ
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: Without keyless access system

*2: With keyless access system

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
N40 *1 BRN Vehicle ON mode Connect terminals M4 and N20, and terminal N40 to body ground with jumper wires: The rear window wiper motor should run.
  • Faulty rear window wiper motor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • Poor ground (G504) or an open in the ground wire
N40 *2 BRN Vehicle ON mode Connect terminals M2 and N20, terminals R1 and H19, and terminal N40 to body ground with jumper wires: The rear window wiper motor should run.
  • Faulty rear wiper motor relay
  • Faulty rear window wiper motor
  • Poor ground (G504) or an open in the ground wire
  • Poor ground (G401) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire

*1: Without keyless access system

*2: With keyless access system

Reconnect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
R1 RED In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D1-5 (30 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
H19 *1 GRN In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. C23 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
N20 *1 YEL Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. C40 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
D23 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G401)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
H1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G401)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
N6 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G502)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
N38 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G502)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire

*1: With keyless access system

*2: CVT

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
Q11 RED Brake pedal pressed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B6 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty brake light relay
  • Faulty brake pedal position switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Brake pedal released Measure the voltage to ground: There should be no voltage.
  • Faulty brake light relay
  • Faulty brake pedal position switch
  • A short to power in the wire
B8.B20 TAN.BRN Windshield wiper/washer switch (INT or LO) ON Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Windshield wiper/washer switch OFF Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B15.B20 GRN.BRN Windshield wiper/washer switch (MIST) ON Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Windshield wiper/washer switch OFF Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B16.B20 WHT.BRN Windshield wiper/washer switch (LO or HI) ON Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Windshield wiper/washer switch OFF Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B9.B20 YEL.BRN Windshield washer switch ON Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Windshield washer switch OFF Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B6.B20 LT BLU.BRN Rear window wiper/washer switch (INT) ON Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Rear window wiper/washer switch OFF Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: With keyless access system

*2: CVT

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B17.B20 PNK.BRN Rear window wiper/washer switch ON Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Rear window wiper/washer switch OFF Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B7.B20 BLU.BRN Rear window washer switch ON Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Rear window washer switch OFF Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty windshield wiper/washer switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
Q22 *2 RED Transmission range switch in P Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty or improperly adjusted transmission range switch
  • Poor ground (G101) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Transmission range switch in any other position than P Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty or improperly adjusted transmission range switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
Q23 *2 PUR Transmission range switch in R Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty or improperly adjusted transmission range switch
  • Poor ground (G101) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Transmission range switch in any other position than R Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty or improperly adjusted transmission range switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: With keyless access system

*2: CVT