Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990, Service Manual

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EXTERIOR Rear Wiper and Washer
REAR WIPER AND WASHER
51100010045
GENERAL
OPERATION
Low-speed wiper operation
Intermittent wiper ,
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When the wiper switch is placed in the ON
(LO) position with the ignition switch in the ACC
or ON position, the wiper operates continuously
at low speed.
Auto wiper stop operation
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When the wiper switch is placed in the OFF
position, the cam contacts of wiper motor
causes current to flow through the auto wiper
stop circuit, allowing the wiper blades to cycle
before they reach to the stop positions.
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When the wiper switch placed in the
position with the ignition switch in ACC or ON
position, the intermittent
relay is turned
on and off.
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When the contacts are closed, the wiper motor
is energized.
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When the wiper motor is energized, the relay
contacts open; however, the cam contacts keep
the wiper motor energized until the wiper blades
return to their stop position.
SERVICE SPECIFICATION
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Standard value
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Rear wiper blade installation position mm (in.)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
51100070043
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
1. Wipers does not operate.
1) Windshield wiper is not operative, either.
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Check the multi-purpose fuse No. 9.
2. Low-speed wiper operation is inoperative.
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Check the wiper switch.
3. Intermittent wiper operation is inoperative.
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Check terminal voltage of wiper switch (with
a built-in intermittent wiper relay) with the
intermittent wiper relay energezed. (see
table below.)
4. Wiper does not stop.
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Check the wiper motor.
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Check the intermittent wiper relay.
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Check the wiper switch.
5. Washer is inoperative.
1) Wiper is operative.
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Check the washer motor.
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Check the washer switch.
Terminal No. Voltage Check
6
Battery positive voltage
O-Battery positive voltage (alternating)
Intermittent wiper relay
or rear wiper switch
Intermittent wiper relay
(Normal)
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