Honda CRX silhouetteCRX

Wiper/Washer Switch Replacement / Windshield Wiper Motor Test

16-157prose procedure

Two wiper motor connector types shown: A-Type (view from terminal side) and B-Type (view from wire side).

Wiper/Washer Switch Replacement

  1. 1
    Remove the lower and upper covers from the steering column.
  2. 2
    Disconnect the 8-P and 6-P connectors from the wiper/washer switch.
  3. 3
    Remove the 2 screws and slide the wiper/washer switch out of the housing as shown.
    NOTE: Be carefull not to damage the steering wheel cover.
    Steering column with the upper/lower covers removed, showing the wiper/washer switch being slid out of its housing; an arrow indicates the removal direction.

Windshield Wiper Motor Test

  1. 1
    Disconnect the 5-P connector of the wiper motor assembly.
  2. 2
    Test motor operation: LOW SPEED: Connect battery positive to the B (GRN/BLK) terminal and negative to the Lo (BLU) terminal. HIGH SPEED: Connect battery positive to the B (GRN/BLK) terminal and negative to the Hi (BLU/YEL) terminal.
    A-Type windshield wiper motor assembly with an inset circle showing the 5-P connector terminal identification, viewed from the terminal side.
  3. 3
    If the motor fails to run smoothly, replace it.
    B-Type windshield wiper motor assembly with an inset showing the connector terminal identification, viewed from the wire side.
Support our work!

Search Manual

Search pages, specs, and procedures