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I HAVE A 2000 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. MY REAR WIND SHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING. HOW CAN I FIX IT

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Do you know how to test the wiper motor electrical circuits ? So you know what to fix or replace ? You would need a wiring diagram so you know what wires are what .
Windshield Wiper Motor Wiring Tutorial
You also should learn about electrical circuits ,testing ,voltmeters etc....
Basic Electricity for Service Techs Ohm law Current Flow Opens Shorts
You should also learn how to read an use wiring diagrams .
You can find free wiring diagrams here http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html Enter vehicle info. year , make , model . Under system click on body & accessoies . Under subsystem click on wiper/washer .Click search button , Click second blue link ,this is wiring diagram for rear wipers. Checking power an ground for the wiper motor , power to the switch an out of the switch . This is how professional tech's diagnose the problem ,so part's don't get replaced needlessly

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First you must pull off the trim panel and expose the mortar and wiring to the motor, then test for power and ground, if present test the motor.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 10, 2008

SOURCE: back wind shield wiper

i hope this video help you with your problem!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 16, 2008

SOURCE: the rear wind shield wipers wont work and the driver seat

for the rear wiper check fuses # 7 and #12 in the fuse box inside the vehicle.....as far as the seat one of the seat motors are bad and the only way to repair it is get a used seat or order a new seat tack from the dealer...the motors are not offered separate

Tech jk

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  • Posted on Dec 13, 2008

SOURCE: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette - Rear Wiper not working

This sounds like the wiper motor has failed. It is a common problem that usually starts with the wipers moving slower than normal, then eventually quits all together.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 16, 2008

SOURCE: wind shield wipers stop in center of window

Sounds like a linkage (wiper transmission) problem. But, put an external ground wire to the wiper motor first and see if they work then.
Also many wipers have a fastening nut on the wiper arm where it attaches to the stub that goes through the body. These may have loosened and gone out of adjustment. If so, loosen them and re-position arms, then tighten them down.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 11, 2009

SOURCE: wind shield wiper

Check to see if the stud that they sit on is not spinning . Make shure that they are tight. Start by parking your wipers. then loosten the wipers and put them back on where they should be parked and tighten them up this should fix the problem . If not you may need to buy new motor unfortunatel. I hope this helps. Don't forget to rate my answer. thanks.

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