Auto Repair : How to Test a Windshield Wiper Motor

In order to test a windshield wiper motor, the first thing to do is to make sure that the motor is getting voltage. Use a digital multi-meter to test a windshield wiper motor's voltage with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on windshield wipers.

Expert: J.B. Hebert
Bio: J.B. Hebert is a machinist, metal fabricator, and auto mechanic who has been fixing and modifying all things mechanical for over 20 years.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

[Jxx]

very helpful, this has to be the best wiper video on YouTube hands down.

[saintEmory]

I can tell this guy knows what he's talking about!

[williesmith]

Hey Sandra Barrett: How about checking at the hose connection on the reservoir container pull of the hose turn the wiper wash cycle, if you get fluid flowing, then it probably a plugged up hose or wash nozzle (most likely anyway ) or pull off the hose at each nozzle and check there.

[Drax]

Windshield wiper motors are based off circular motion, so if it's not level and straight, the wipers will go past where they are supposed to.

[sunnicivang]

How do I find out where is the ground pin and positive pin on the connector plug?

[lambros]

Thanks very much for the info and taking the time to show people.

[justsaybobby]

I have to tap my wiper motor. 2013 Prius. Can it be cleaned or is it easier just to replace? If tapping is needed to get motor going, is it time to just change it? thanks in advance.

[beboboymann]

What is the issue if turning on my wipers which is the first speed the wiper blades activate halfway then stop but in intermediate speed and high speed it all works just fine?? Can’t be the switch because it triggers the motor….can’t be the motor because in full wipe and high speed wipe mode the wiper motor works just fine. Problem is I use my wipers in intermittent mode more than full wipe or high speed which doesn’t miss a beat. Someone give me some help here.

[philasselstine]

i have 92 f-150 my washer works all sigles work 4 ways work high and low
beem work just none of the speeds for the wapers well work i put brand
new waper motor on and still the same and tested the ground has good
ground from motor too firewall i did the oms test and no mater what
seting ur on it stays at 1 does move from 1 at all any ideas

[misty]

I have a 1990 ford ranger and I just replaced my turn signal switch and now when I put my right turn signal on and my high beams are on my wipers go on and my lights dont have to be on, could my wiper motor be shorting out at that spacific time? and if it is how do i check it or test it?

[dan]

my wiper motor works fine. I'm just trying to figure out why do my wipers slowly drag across the windshield when I'm driving Against the Wind although they're not turn on. it didn't always do this. So I don't know what to make of it. any suggestions on what would cause this?

[CristalKapp]

i just brought the hole windshield unit the one i had stoped working  im still having the same issue what do you think it could be it a 2002 mitsubishi  eclipse gt

[lonchailh]

Clear, professional and good intormation!

[MegaCoolOreo]

I got a 93 Oldsmobile with wipers that only work when they want to. Sometimes they don't and sometimes I have to keep the switch turned on for a while before they start moving.

[sallybrooks]

I have a 1994 chevy pickup and the windsheild wipers come on for no reason run for awhile and then shut off. Driving me crazy can you help please

[jamesbombriant]

need help i have a 1996 mustang my wipers only work on high speed can not adjust any another speed thanks.

[candyhearts]

Hello how would you check the fuse I have a Toyota Avalon 1998

[mslegacy]

woulda been nice had the camera been pointing at what he was referring to!

[eaglesoneusa]

all sounds great but where the flippn fuse?

[GeckoCkCkCk]

@mslegacy01 You have clogged spray nozzle, a leak in the hose (spray when hood is up and look for drips).