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Anonymous Posted on Dec 18, 2012

Front Wipers - not working

Switch allows wiper fluid to flow, but switch does not engage wiper motor does not start.
problem triggered after wipe cycle with new wipers installed but in wrong positions - wipers struck each other & stopped .

checked fuse 25 A not blown - tried replacing fuse - not issue is there a secondary relay/fuse? i presume i need to check the motor next? lubricated wiper arms & motor head - can be moved by hand wiper blades changed to not hit each other any more: tech installed lengths backwards :((

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If you can move the wiper blades by hand, you probably broke-stripped the gear in the wiper motor.

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Well sure enough all I had to do was replace the circuit board...wish I had done this a couple months ago...it was so easy to do and will now be much easier to drive with being able to see clearly again....

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remove the the arms and realign them

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SOURCE: 2002 Chevy Venture - Wipers stopped in mid swipe

If you cannot get the pin out, and get it to stay in place - or if there is a bolt that is supposed to help hold it together, if you have the bolt, try to put it back together - if not, take it to a parts store and see if there is a replacement pin and bolt for it -

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can you move the linkage when you pulled the motor?

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SOURCE: I have a 2007 Chevy Impala...when I try to use the

there is a windsheld washer pump in the system
which can be changed out without removing the wiper motor

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