Topic: Windshield wiper problem, electrical or motor

[gomi]

Hey guys, I am just looking for some input and advice about my wipers. A few weeks ago my wipers wouldn't turn on. Then a couple of days later they worked just fine. They were ok for a few weeks and last night stopped working again. Has anyone had this problem before, I was wondering if it was a motor problem or perhaps some sort of electrical. If it is electrical, does anyone have any advice as to where the problem may be happening? Thanks everyone!

[aw12345]

Hi Gomi, O would go about it in this order, fuses, switch, wiper motor

[gomi]

Hi Gomi, O would go about it in this order, fuses, switch, wiper motor

HI! Thanks, I checked the fuses so I guess next would be the switch. Do you mean the switch at the steering column?

[Jeffy]

Also, check the harness that runs under the dash to the steering wheel.  Intermittent working, sounds like a lose connection someplace.  Most likely at the steering wheel.

[stan98tj]

mine did that not too long ago. finally lost them completely durin a storm. slow speed wouldnt work and then fast speed wouldnt work either. turned out to be the motor. opened it up and noticed it was corroded and stuff. went and got a rebuilt one from nappa. good to go. wasnt a hard install and wasnt too expensive. By the way, when i opened mine i noticed the boot that covers it was torn (from age i guess?) so i just taped it back up and made sure it was all sealed nice around the new one.

[gomi]

Thanks for all the help, I'm going to poke around and check all the connections in a minute. It keeps looking like rain but I've manage to luck out!