Front Wiper & Washer Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 and 2002 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Continuity Inspection -
Inspect the front wiper and washer switch continuity. See CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION . See INSPECTING FRONT WIPER & WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY table. If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch. See WIPER/WASHER SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.INSPECTING FRONT WIPER & WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch Position Tester Connection Specified Condition OFF 7 - 16 Continuity INT 7 - 16 Continuity LO 7 - 17 Continuity HI 8 - 17 Continuity Washer ON 2 - 11 Continuity - Intermittent Operation Inspection - Turn the wiper switch to INT position. Turn the intermittent time control switch to FAST position. See Fig 1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 16 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2. See CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION . Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to terminal 7 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, check that the meter needle indicates battery positive voltage.