Honda Element. Manual - part 811

REAR WINDOW WIPER CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST 

1. Remove the left rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE 

AREA ).  

2. Disconnect the 8P connector (A) from the rear window wiper control unit (B). 

Fig. 9: Identifying Rear Window Wiper Control Unit 8P Connector Terminals 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. 

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If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.  

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If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.  

4. With the connector still disconnected, and make this input test at the connector. 

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If the test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.  

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If the input test proves OK, go to step 5. 

TEST CONDITION 

fuse/relay box  

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An open in the wire  

Cavity Wire Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if desired result is 

not obtained

1

LT 

GRN

Ignition switch 
ON (II).

Attach to ground: The rear 
window wiper motor should 
run.

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Blown No. 9 (10 A) fuse in 
the under-dash fuse/relay box 

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Faulty rear window wiper 
motor  

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An open in the wire  

 

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5. Reconnect the connector to the control unit, and make these input tests at the connector. 

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If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.  

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If all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it. 

TEST CONDITION 

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TEST 

1. Remove the wiper arms, hood seals, and cowl covers (see WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR 

REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the wiper motor (B). 

Cavity

Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if desired 

result is not obtained

8

GRN

Ignition switch ON (ID

Measure voltage to 
ground: There 
should be battery 
voltage.

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Blown No. 9 (10 A) 
fuse in the under-dash 
fuse/relay box  



An open in the wire  

2

BLK

Under all conditions

Measure voltage to 
ground: There 
should be 0.5 V.

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Poor ground(G553, 
G771)  

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An open in the wire  

4

WHT/RED

Ignition switch ON (II) 
and rear window washer 
switch ON

Measure voltage to 
ground: There 
should be battery 
voltage.

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Blown No. 9 (10 A) 
fuse in the under-dash 
fuse/relay box  



Faulty rear window 
wiper/washer switch  



An open in the wire  

5

LT 

GRN/RED

Ignition switch ON (II) 
and rear window wiper 
switch ON

Measure voltage to 
ground: There 
should be battery 
voltage.

3

LT 

GRN/BLK

Ignition switch ON (II), 
rear wiper switch OFF, 
and wiper in park 
position

Measure voltage to 
ground: There 
should be battery 
voltage.

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Blown No. 9 (10 A) 
fuse in the under-dash 
fuse/relay box  



Faulty rear window 
wiper motor  



An open in the wire  

 

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Fig. 10: Identifying Wiper Motor 5P Connector Terminals 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No. 2 terminal and ground the No. 3 terminal of the 

wiper motor 5P connector. The motor should run at low speed. If the motor does not run, or fails to run 
smoothly, replace the motor.  

4. Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No. 2 terminal and ground the No. 5 terminal of the 

wiper motor 5P connector. The motor should run at high speed. If the motor does not run, or fails to run 
smoothly, replace the motor.  

5. Connect an analog ohmmeter to the No. 4 and No. 1 terminals, and run the motor at low or high speed. 

The needle of the ohmmeter should pulse. If it does not, replace the motor.  

REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR TEST 

1. Open the hatch, and remove the hatch trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH 

AREA ).  

2. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the wiper motor (B). 

 

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Fig. 11: Identifying Wiper Motor 4P Connector Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No. 1 terminal and ground the No. 3 terminal of the 

wiper motor. The motor should run. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the motor.  

4. Connect the battery power to the No. 1 terminal, and ground to the No. 2 and No. 3 terminals of the 4P 

connector. Then connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 4 (+) terminal and the No. 2 (ground) 
terminal. When the park switch contacts, the pointer should swing. If not, replace the motor.  

WASHER MOTOR TEST 

1. Remove the right inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Disconnect the 2P connectors (A) from the washer motors. 

Fig. 12: Identifying Washer Motors 2P Connectors Terminals 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No. 1 terminal and ground the No. 2 terminal of the 

washer motor. The motor should run. 

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If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace it.  

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If the motor runs smoothly, but little or no washer fluid is pumped, check for a disconnected or 
blocked washer hose, or a clogged pump outlet in the motor.  

WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT 

CANADA MODELS 

1. Remove the right inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).  

 

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