Kia Optima: Inspection
1. |
With the washer motor connected
to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water.
Before filling the reservoir tank with water, check the filter for
foreign material or contamination. if necessary, clean the filter. |
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2. |
Connect positive (+) battery
cables to terminal 2 and negative (-) battery cables to terminal 1 respectively. |
3. |
Check that the motor operates
normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the front nozzles. |
4. |
If they are abnormal, replace
the washer motor.

NO
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Description
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NO
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Description
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1
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GND
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2
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Washer (+)
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Washer Fluid Level Sensor Switch
1. |
Disconnect the negative(-) battery
terminal. |
2. |
Drain the washer fluid less than
650 cc. |
3. |
Check for continuity between
the No. 1 and No.2 terminal in each float position. There should be continuity
when the float is down.
There should be no continuity when the float is up. |
4. |
If the continuity is not as specified,
replace the washer fluid level switch.


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When servicing the washer
pump, be careful not to damage the washer pump seal.
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Removal
1.
Remove the steering column upper
and lower shrouds after removing 3 screws.
2.
Remove the wiper switch (A) by
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3.
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