Wipers worked fine, then all of a sudden only work on high. Will not work in intermediate or low and do not park correct. Have installed new stalk, problem still there, do I need switch in column?
If I need to replace switch, anyone with digagram?
Regards
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fiero1969 Member
Posts: 502 From: greenbay wisconsin Registered: Feb 2004
The wiper switch is in the column, the stalk only plugs into it and doesn't have any other effect on the wipers. This could be a faulty switch or a faulty control board on the wiper motor if it has the variable speed wipers.
JazzMan
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topcat Member
Posts: 5486 From: Charleston SC Registered: Dec 2001
Try removing the cover on the wiper motor. Take the circuit board out and see if you see any obvious signs of arching. Put it back in and make sure it is seated good. Sometimes moisture works its way ito the housing and creates havoc. If the problem still persist, you probably have a bad circuit board. The switch in thh colum does not control the park function for the wipers. The circuit board does.
Good luck
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Mar 1st, 2004
JohnF Member
Posts: 2622 From: Redeye's Ride is from D/FW, Tx. Registered: Jul 2001
...Sometimes moisture works its way ito the housing and creates havoc.
Amen !!!! to that. Everytime I wash the front inside area, my wipers will operate independent of any switch setting for about a day. After drying, all is normal. I simply have to remove the fuse for a day or so. (it's bad when I forget to replace it, though should it start raining!)
IF you need a replacement wiper motor, you can use this list as guide. This list was previously posted by a PFF member so I can't take credit for it. 82-93----- S10, S15, Sonoma pickups 83-93----- S10 Blazer, S15 Jimmy 85-89----- Astro, Safari vans 84-88----- Fiero 82-84----- 2000 82-94----- Cavilier 82-83----- Cimarron 82-88----- Olds Firenza 82-89----- Skyhawk 85-94----- Sunbird
This suggests a problem with the motor. The intermittent wiper motor is a very common GM part and the post above me will help you out. Like the guy said, replacing the stalk won't usually fix a problem with the windshield wipers (though, I had a unique situation not to long ago where it actually did)
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Originally posted by fieroseblack:
... HELP... and do not park correct.
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Mar 2nd, 2004
GTDude Member
Posts: 9056 From: Keysville, Virginia, USA Registered: Nov 2001
I would certainly try replacing the circuit board at the wiper motor first due to the ease of replacement, but I believe your problem to be in the wiper switch.....in the column. Hope I'm wrong because they're not much fun to install........lol.
Phil
------------------ 87 FIERO GT 2.8 5spd
GM auto tech for 27 years. Specializing in electrical and computer problems. Now on workers comp. and it looks like I will be unable to return to work as a tech.
