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My windshield wipers do not work properly. Examples: when you push the lever down, for 1 time, it sometimes goes 18 times before it stops. When it is on the interval option, it stutters. I had my multi-function switch replaced to fix the clicking and it sorta helped the windshield wipers. Since this was repalced, the horn no longer works.

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  • Posted on Jul 25, 2008

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There is a switch that indicats to the control module the wipers are down and parked, it is called the park switch, it is part of the wiper motor and in order to fix the issue you will have to replace the entire windshield wiper motor assy.

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Bronislaus Janulis

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  • Posted on Dec 28, 2008

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The problem is the cam assembly that sits on the motor shaft. It gets torqued out of position by snow or ice. When the motor reverses to park, the cam assembly should open as it is reversing, ( pin registering in top plate) and revolve with that pin being 180 degrees opposite of the slot it slides in when the wipers are wiping. On the bottom of the 3 plates, there is a spring loaded arm that will contact a stop, thus parking the wipers. One torx head screw holds the cam on; remove it; run the motor through a few cycles; hand park the wipers, reassemble with that top pin opposite of it's slot for normal operation. A small screwdriver can move the pin out of it's slot, and then you can rotate the plates to move it to position. I've had the best luck with the arm on the bottom just past its stop. 

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 22, 2009

SOURCE: I need to locate and replace the multi function switch

My turn signal flasher was located to the right of the ash tray, I looked around the column for HOURS and it wasn't there... I also have an 93 oldsmobile cutlass ciera, it drove me crazy because the manual wasn't correct.

mikadot

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  • Posted on Nov 07, 2009

SOURCE: The passenger windshield wiper does not work

if you have only one wiper arm moving then your wiper linkage is broken   i get used wiper linkages from the auto recyclers   to remove the old one you have to remove the 2 wiper arms   raise them up and slide the little clip out to hold it upright   either pry or wiggle the arm off  then undo the screws for the grill under the wiper arms while the hood is raised undo the bolt on the wiper motor etc.  replace the part and put everything back together   you may have to try putting the wiper arms on a few times until it doesn't hit the edge of the windshield and retracts down properly   $40 (Canadian) for used parts if you do it yourself  $90 - $130 in new parts  maybe $140 - $200 in parts and labor to have someone else do it

Joseph Howard

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  • Posted on Dec 25, 2009

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Fuel gauge problem is the sender card inside the tank very common problem.Horn could be contact problem inside steering wheel,heater could be coolant level or heater core blockage other things will need to be diag.

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Bulletin No.: 05-08-43-003A
Date: March 10, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Windshield Wipers Park in Up Position (Replace Windshield Wiper Motor Bracket)
Models:
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Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to make a correction to the Parts Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-43-003 (Section 08-Body and Accessories).

Condition
Some customers may comment that the windshield wipers park in the out wipe (vertical) position.
Cause
This condition may be caused by a bent park tab on the windshield wiper motor bracket.

Correction
To correct this condition, replace the wiper motor bracket. It will be necessary to transfer the following parts listed below to the new bracket.
^ Wiper transmission
^ Wiper motor crank arm
^ Wiper motor
1. Remove the windshield wiper motor drive system module.
2. Remove the windshield wiper transmission from the windshield wiper motor bracket.
3. Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the windshield wiper motor.
4. Remove the windshield wiper motor from the bracket.
5. Install the windshield wiper motor to the new bracket.
6. Install the wiper motor crank arm to the windshield wiper motor.
7. Install the windshield wiper transmission to the windshield wiper motor bracket.
8. Install the windshield wiper motor drive system module.

A TSB is not a recall, if vehicle is still under warranty the dealer should be repaired for free. If not, you'll have to pay for the repairs. 
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