Wiper troubleshooting -
03-19-2007
, 11:24 AM
Ran across this, and thought I'd post it for reference:
Problem: Motor doesn't stop when switch is turned off
Possible cause: defective switch; defective wiper motor
Problem: Blades stop anywhere when switch is turned off
Possible cause: Open circuit between switch and motor; defective
switch; defective wiper motor
Problem: Motor runs slowly in all speeds
Possible cause: wiper linkage damaged or binding; defective wiper
motor
Problem: Motor runs in high but not low; motor runs in low but not
high
Possible cause: Open circuit between switch and motor; defective wiper
motor
Problem: Wipers won't come on in delay mode
Possible cause: Open circuit between switch and motor; defective
governor
Problem: Wipers won't stop running in delay mode
Possible cause: Open circuit between switch and motor; poor ground at
wiper motor; loose or damaged connector at governor
Problem: motor will not run
Possible cause: Open circuit between switch and motor;defective
switch; poor ground at wiper motor; defective wiper motor |