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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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Strange wiper problem, help please

Ok, when I turn my wipers on, than I turn them off they wont park. I have to turn the ignition off, than turn it back on and they will park. Also they don't seem to be working at the right speed. I checked the wiring, it's pulse wipers. Should I replace the motor next, than the switches on the steering column. thanks
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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Car: '83 Berli, '84 Berli, '84 Z28 HO
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mine does the same thing.. I was running around.. and the wipers stopped in the center of my windshield for like 3 seconds on delay.. and then no more delay and no more off... had to shut the car off to get them to stop... I figure it is a motor/switch issue.. replace the motor first... then the switch.. since the motor will be the easiest..
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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Check the wiring to the motor first,pay particular attention to making sure the motor is grounded well.I'm having a similar problem but just starting to troubleshoot it.What I've read so far a bad ground for the wiper motor or the park switch in the motor can cause similar problems.Although I have a finiky cruise control switch so mine may be more deep rooted.As I get into I'll post what I find and hopefully we can help each other.

Sincerely,Isaac
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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I wasn't having the same exact problem, but I replaced the electronics, and it works fine. It's nice having pulse wipers, but I don't think they are fast enough, but much better than before. I can't believe they even worked before. thanks
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