WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tip:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Table 1. Front Wiper and Washer (w/ Auto Wiper System)
Symptom	Suspected Area	Link
Front wipers do not operate at all	WIPER-S fuse, WIPER NO. 1 fuse, ECU-IG NO. 3 fuse	-
	Wiper ECU power source circuit	Click here
	Front wiper motor circuit	Click here
	Wiper and washer switch circuit	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (LHD), Wagon (LHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (RHD), Wagon (RHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Sedan)	Click here
Front wipers do not operate in AUTO	Rain sensor tape	-
	Rain sensor circuit	Click here
	Wiper ECU power source circuit	Click here
	Speed signal circuit	Click here Click here Click here Click here
	Front wiper motor circuit	Click here
	Wiper and washer switch circuit	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (LHD), Wagon (LHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (RHD), Wagon (RHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Sedan)	Click here
When the front wiper switch is in AUTO, the rain sensor sensitivity cannot be adjusted by the windshield wiper switch adjusting ring	Windshield glass (Rain sensor sensing portion) is dirty	-
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (LHD), Wagon (LHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (RHD), Wagon (RHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Sedan)	Click here
Front wipers do not operate in LO or HI	Front wiper motor circuit	Click here
	Wiper and washer switch circuit	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (LHD), Wagon (LHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (RHD), Wagon (RHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Sedan)	Click here
Front washer motor does not operate	WASHER fuse	-
	Windshield washer motor and pump assembly (for Hatchback, Wagon)	Click here
	Windshield washer motor and pump assembly (for Sedan)	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Washer fluid does not flow	Washer fluid	-
Washer fluid does not flow	Washer hose and nozzle	-
Front wipers do not operate when the front washer switch is on	Front wiper motor circuit	Click here
	Wiper and washer switch circuit	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (LHD), Wagon (LHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (RHD), Wagon (RHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Sedan)	Click here
When the front wiper switch is off, the wiper blades do not stop (park) or stops (park) in the wrong position	Front wiper arm installation position	Click here
	Front wiper motor circuit	Click here
	Wiper and washer switch circuit	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (LHD), Wagon (LHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Hatchback (RHD), Wagon (RHD))	Click here
	Windshield wiper relay assembly (for Sedan)	Click here

Table 2. Front Wiper and Washer (w/o Auto Wiper System)
Symptom	Suspected Area	Link
Front wipers do not operate at all	WIPER-S fuse, WIPER NO. 1 fuse	-
	Windshield wiper motor assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Front wipers do not operate in INT	Windshield wiper motor assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly (Operation check)	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Front wipers do not operate in LO or HI	Windshield wiper motor assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Front washer motor does not operate	WASHER fuse	-
	Windshield washer motor and pump assembly (for Hatchback, Wagon)	Click here
	Windshield washer motor and pump assembly (for Sedan)	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Washer fluid does not flow	Washer fluid	-
Washer fluid does not flow	Washer hose and nozzle	-
Front wipers do not operate when the front washer switch is on	Windshield wiper motor assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
When the front wiper switch is off, the wiper blades do not stop (park) or stop (park) in the wrong position	Front wiper arm installation position	Click here
	Windshield wiper motor assembly	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here

Table 3. Rear Wiper and Washer (w/ Rear Wiper)
Symptom	Suspected Area	Link
Rear wiper does not operate at all	WIPER RR fuse	-
	Rear wiper motor assembly (for Hatchback)	Click here
	Rear wiper motor assembly (for Wagon)	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Rear wiper does not operate in ON or INT	Rear wiper motor assembly (for Hatchback)	Click here
	Rear wiper motor assembly (for Wagon)	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Rear washer motor does not operate	WASHER fuse	-
	Windshield washer motor and pump assembly (for Hatchback, Wagon)	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here
	Harness or connector	-
Washer fluid does not flow	Washer fluid	-
Washer fluid does not flow	Washer hose and nozzle	-
When the rear wiper switch is off, the wiper blade does not stop (park) or stops (park) in the wrong position	Rear wiper arm installation position (for Hatchback)	Click here
	Rear wiper arm installation position (for Wagon)	Click here
	Rear wiper motor assembly (for Hatchback)	Click here
	Rear wiper motor assembly (for Wagon)	Click here
	Windshield wiper switch assembly	Click here

Table 4. Headlight Cleaner System (w/ Headlight Cleaner)
Symptom	Suspected Area	Link
Headlight cleaner system does not operate when the front washer switch is operated	H-LP CLN fuse	-
	Washer signal circuit	Click here
	IG power source circuit	Click here
	Headlight cleaner motor and relay circuit	Click here
	Headlight signal circuit	Click here
	Headlight cleaner control relay	Click here

Table 5. Washer Fluid Level Warning System (w/ Washer Level Warning Switch)
Symptom	Suspected Area	Link
Washer fluid level warning light does not operate	Level warning switch assembly	Click here
	Combination meter assembly (for Sedan)	Click here Click here
	Harness or connector	-