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Windshield wipers come on when I start the truck and will not go off, turn signal won't work, high beams won't work, windshield washer won't work, windshield wiper variable speed won't

  • Anonymous Jan 11, 2017

    2011 Dodge Ram, 2500, Diesel. I had this exact same problem. I initially checked all fuses and they were all good. I then disconnected the negatives on both my batteries for 10 minutes and hooked them back up. The problem went away and all has been working for a couple days now.

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Hi,
The 'stalk' that controls all these functions is faulty. Your truck SHOULD still be under warranty...Take it in.

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Having windshield wiper/washer problems? Here are some more common problems.

  • Motor:
The wiper motor is commonly replaced and was often not the problem. Don't replace the motor yet. maybe it's not the motor. It could be a fuse or something at the wiper switch. The wiper motor has two windings, fast and slow. The wiper switch sends a ground signal to each motor winding. More often, there are problems with the relay, or at the wiper switch, or in the cable to the motor.
  • Windshield Washer:
Don't be too quick to replace the washer pump. The problem is often just a clog in the sprayer heads. You can clean out the sprayer holes with a needle, some have two holes, so look closely. Hope this helps.

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replace the COMBINATION SWITCH

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SOURCE: my wipers won't shut off

Sounds like you have a bad switch assembly. Is yours the type that the wipers/ turn signals and washer operate all on the same lever? the turn signal switch ? If so that is most likely the problem.

Anonymous

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I've seen this problem before.
First check the fuse.
Second check to make sure the motor has a good ground. Easy way to do this is to take a wire and run it from the (-) negative side of the battery to a metal part of the wiper motor, be sure it is to bare metal as current will not flow through paint.
Third if the wipers still don't work, a voltage check is needed at the electrical connectors on the motor. This can be done with a voltage meter. Try every speed on the switch. If different readings are noticed at different speed settings then it's the motor.
Fourth if you notice no differences then it is probably the switch unless there are corroded or broken wires somewhere in the circuit.
Good luck and keep me posted

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NO - Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems
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YES - Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
NO - Go to Step 3
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NO - Go to Step 13
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Pin Number Circuit Circuit Function 1 57 (BK) Wiper Motor Ground (Park) 2 28 (BK/PK) Wiper Module to Wiper Motor (Park Switch) 3 65 (DG) Wiper Motor Power (Park Feed) 4 61 (Y/R) Wiper Motor Common (RUN) 5 56 (DB/O) Wiper Motor LO 6 58 (W) Wiper Motor HI
Windshield Wiper System The windshield wiper system consists of :
  • Windshield wiper motor (17508) (F-type).
  • Washer system.
  • Windshield wiper control module.
  • Turn signal and windshield wiper switch (13K359).
The windshield wiper control module is:
  • Located at the instrument panel fuse panel.
The windshield wiper motor is:
  • Attached to the cowl top extension (021A36) .
  • Connected to windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft (17566) .
The turn signal and windshield wiper switch features a:
  • Rotary wiper switch.
  • Push type washer actuator.
OFF/Low/High Speed
  • Has a two-speed, permanent magnet, three brush electric windshield wiper motor .
  • The windshield wiper motor has a brush rigging that permits selection of low or high speed.
  • When the turn signal and windshield wiper switch is in the LO position, the common brush and the blue/orange wire brush are used, and the windshield wiper motor operates at low speed.
  • When the turn signal and windshield wiper switch is in the HI position, the common brush and the white wire brush are used.
  • In HI position, electric current will bypass a portion of the armature winding causing the windshield wiper motor to operate faster.
  • When the turn signal and windshield wiper switch is moved to the OFF position, the windshield wiper motor will continue at low speed until the park switch outer contacts open.
  • When the park switch contacts open, the windshield wiper motor stops in the park position.
Interval
When the turn signal and windshield wiper switch is in the interval position:
  • The wipers make single wipes separated by pauses.
  • The rotary switch is on the end of turn signal and windshield wiper switch .
  • The length of the pause can be set from approximately 1 to 17 seconds.
  • Length of pause decreases as the rotary switch is rotated away from off.
  • Length of pause increases as the rotary switch is rotated toward off.
While in the interval wiper mode:
  • It is normal to hear a slight click at the beginning of each on/pause cycle. NOTE: When using interval wipers, the first wipe may not occur until after a pause of up to 17 seconds.
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