Thread: Wipers will not work......

Originally Posted by GrandPrixSE

So today I go out and start my car, I notice the wipers move up from their off position like they were left on, but the switch was in the off position.... So I flipped it on, and nothing. I fussed with it for awhile, but gave up and went on to what I had to do. Thought it might fix when I turn the car back on next time, well no luck with that.

Its supposed to rain for this whole week.... Does anyone know is wrong with them??? Possibly blown fuse??? The signals still work, and the wiper fluid still sprays and the brights work still, so I doubt its the lever...

Mine does the same, and has done so since I got it (about a year ago). The wipers will randomly turn on when they get ignition power, then go right back to park. This only happens once in a while, so it isn't that big of a deal. Recently though, I've had the wipers on intermittent, and they will suddenly stop working. I can shut them off and they will park, or turn them on to hi, then back to intermittent and they will be fine. The other day, I lost all but hi, and as soon as I switched off of hi, the wipers stopped where they were. After some wiggling of the signal lever, they worked fine again.

I am pretty sure my problem is the MFS (multi-function switch). Had similar problems with other vehicles and the MFS' wear out internally, usually the contacts.

Being that the MFS is pricey, and I have other more important things to repair, I will keep pushing my luck and hope that they don't fail me for the next few months.

the light bulb is a simple test light. and free.

Just saying... when all hell breaks loose, you use what you have handy because the majority of your tools are at home.

One bulb, a couple pieces of wire and you have a perfectly fine tool that guys have used for years.