Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420 / JB419. Manual - part 496

9D-10 Wipers / Washers: 

• For automatic stop operation

a. Connect battery positive (+) terminal to 

terminal “1” and its negative (–) terminal to 
body ground and let the motor turn.

b. Connect terminal “2” and “3” by a jumper wire.
c. Observe the motor (4) turns once again then 

stops at a specified position as shown.

d. Repeat Step a. to c. several times and check 

that the motor stops at the specified position 
every time.
If check result is not satisfied, replace motor.

Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Removal 
and Installation

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Removal

1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove steering column hole cover (1).
3) Remove steering column covers (2).

Turn steering wheel to access steering column cover 
rear end screws (3).

4) Remove windshield wiper and washer switch (1) 

from combination switch assembly (2) and 
disconnect its coupler (3).

Installation
Reverse removal procedure.

5. Mark

5

4

1

3

2

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1

2

3

3

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1

2

3

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Wipers / Washers:  9D-11

Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch 
Inspection

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Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
Check for continuity between terminals at each switch 
position. If check result is not as specified, replace 
switch.

Intermittent Wiper Relay Circuit

1) Turn the windshield wiper switch to “INT” position.
2) Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal “5” 

and its negative (–) terminal to terminal “2”.

3) Connect voltmeter positive lead to terminal “4” and 

its negative lead to terminal “2”.

4) Check that the voltmeter indicates the battery 

voltage (10 – 14 V).

5) Connect terminal “3” and terminal “5” by a jumper 

wire.

[A]: RH steering vehicle without rear fog light
[B]: Other than RH steering vehicle without rear fog light

[C]: Terminal
[D]: Wiper switch

[E]: Washer switch

OFF

INT

6

5

4

3

MIST

OFF

1

2

ON

LO

HI

6 5 4 3 2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6

[A]

[B]

[C]

[D]

[E]

[C]

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[A]: RH steering vehicle without rear fog light
[B]: Other than RH steering vehicle without rear fog light

V

2

3

4

5

2

3

4

5

[B]

[A]

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9D-12 Wipers / Washers: 

6) Disconnect end of the jumper wire from terminal “5”.
7) Connect disconnected jumper wire end to terminal 

“2”, then check that voltage between terminal “4” and 
terminal “2” changes as shown.
If check result is not satisfied, replace switch.

Washer Linked Circuit

1) Make sure that front wiper switch is at “OFF” 

position.

2) Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal “5” 

and its negative (–) terminal to terminal “2”.

3) Connect voltmeter positive lead to terminal “4” and 

its negative lead to terminal “2”.

4) When front washer switch is ON, check that voltage 

changes as shown in figure.
If check result is not satisfied, replace switch.

[A]: RH steering vehicle without rear fog light
[B]: Other than RH steering vehicle without rear fog light

[C]: Voltage
[D]: INT time control switch position

[E]: 1.6 

± 1 sec.

[F]: 10.7 

± 5 sec.

V

 INT
TIME

 INT
TIME

10-14V

0V

10-14V

0V

2

3

4

5

2

3

4

5

[B]

[A]

[C]

[D]

[E]

[F]

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[A]: RH steering vehicle without rear fog light
[B]: Other than RH steering vehicle without rear fog light

[C]: Wiper switch
[D]: Voltage

[E]: Approx. 2.2 sec.

[F]: Approx. 0.3 sec.

V

2

4

5

2

4

5

[B]

[A]

ON

OFF

High

Low

[E]

[F]

[C]

[D]

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Wipers / Washers:  9D-13

Rear Wiper and Washer Switch Removal and 
Installation

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For removal and installation, refer to “Windshield Wiper 
and Washer Switch Removal and Installation”.

Rear Wiper and Washer Switch Inspection

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Check for continuity between terminals at each switch 
position. If check result is not as specified, replace 
switch.

Rear Wiper Relay Removal and Installation

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Removal

1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove rear end door trim from rear end door 

referring to “Rear End Door Lock Assembly Removal 
and Installation in Section 9F”.

3) Remove rear wiper relay (1).

Installation
Reverse removal procedure for installation.

Rear Wiper Relay Inspection

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1) Check that there is no continuity between terminal 

“4” and “5”. If there is continuity, replace relay.

2) Check that there is continuity between terminal “3” 

and “5”. If there is no continuity, replace relay.

3) Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal “2” 

of relay.

4) Connect battery negative (–) terminal to terminal “1” 

of relay.

5) Check continuity between terminal “4” and “5”. If 

there is no continuity when relay is connected to the 
battery, replace relay.

[A]: RH steering vehicle without rear fog light
[B]: Other than RH steering vehicle without rear fog light

OFF

[C]

[D]

4

3

1

2

1

2

3

4

[A]

[B]

1

2 3

4

[C]

[D]

[E]

[F]

[E]

[F]

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1

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“5”

“2”

“1”

“4”

“3”

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