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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 05:56 PM
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Greetings all, maybe you can help...
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The windwhild wiper motor only works on the highest switch setting. When the switch is then set to the off position, the blades do not retire to the original position, they just stop where thy are.

I mistakenly replaced the switch only to have the same symptom. Is there a module or relay to check/replace or is the motor itself the problem.

Any help is well received......

Phil 1987 Coupe Dark Red Metallic. 35k :flag


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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 08:25 PM
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Default Re: 87 windshield wiper problem (PJSALERNO)

sounds like your terminals are dirty or loose at the windshield wiper motor. turn it on and wiggle them.
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 10:10 PM
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Usually if you only have hi wipers, its the motor. Make sure the wiper motor mounting screws are tight and the ground is good.
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Old Aug 16, 2019 | 12:47 PM
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My 1989 c4 wipers work on high and low. Intermittent and park inop. Any ideas as to repair needed.
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Originally Posted by PJSALERNO
Greetings all, maybe you can help...
Symptom:
The windwhild wiper motor only works on the highest switch setting. When the switch is then set to the off position, the blades do not retire to the original position, they just stop where thy are.

I mistakenly replaced the switch only to have the same symptom. Is there a module or relay to check/replace or is the motor itself the problem.

Any help is well received......

Phil 1987 Coupe Dark Red Metallic. 35k :flag


[Modified by PJSALERNO, 3:56 PM 4/15/2002]
It's the switch in the wiper motor. You can R&R or try to fix it.
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