2016 – MX-5 – Body and Accessories

WASHER MOTOR

Purpose, Function

• The washer motor supplies washer fluid in the washer tank to the washer nozzles.

Construction

• The washer motor is located on the washer tank.

  

Operation

1. When the washer switch is on (1), the start stop unit detects (2) a washer switch on signal.

2. The start stop unit sends (3) the washer switch on signal to the BCM via CAN communication.

3. When the BCM receives the washer switch on signal, it sends (4) the washer operation request signal to the electrical supply unit (ESU) via LIN communication.

4. When the electrical supply unit (ESU) receives the washer operation request signal, the washer motor is driven (5) and washer fluid is ejected from the washer nozzles.

Fail-safe

• Not applicable

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