Kia Optima: Inspection - Front Wiper Motor. Repair procedures - Windshield Wiper/Washer - Body Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Inspection

Speed Operation Check

1. Remove the connector (A) from the wiper motor.

NO
Description
NO
Description
1
GND
4
LOW
2
Parking
5
HI
3
Battery (-)



2. Attach the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.
3. Check that the motor operates at low or high speed as below table.

Common sources of contamination are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes. If the blades are not wiping properly, clean both the window and the blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Installation
1. Install the wiper motor. 2. Install the crank arm. Tighting torque:24.5 ~ 26.4Nm (2.5 ~ 2.7, kgf.m, 18.0 ~ 19.5 lbf.ft) ...

Front Washer Motor. Repair procedures
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See also:

Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS). Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram ...

Replacement
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque:88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) ...

Inspection
1. Check signal waveform of Input & output speed sensor using the GDS. Specification: Refer to "Signal Wave Form" section. ...

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