windshield wiper question

[Gearheadcurt]

My wipers only work every once in a while

is there a common problem with these?

[H5WAGON]

My wipers only work every once in a while

is there a common problem with these?

 

 

Your lucky they work.....My wiper linkage is frozen....Motor I still need to look at...:unsure:

 

If the motor works and everything moves, thats a good start. Could just be a bad switch or the wiper motor and connectors need some TLC.(Cleaning)

 

Do they work really good when they work, or are they slow? Both settings Low and High.

[Gearheadcurt]

ya it works fine when it does work,

I'll use a volt meter later when I have time

 

what exactly is the black wire thing going to the back? to a silver thing

[hang_510]

the motors commonly have 2 speeds... slow and slower.

 

ensure all the connections are clean, and the ground connections are solid.

 

 

what exactly is the black wire thing going to the back? to a silver thing

the thingamajig, dont break it!!!

[deadmonkey]

I had an issue with mine too, but I carefully pulled apart the switch (has little bendy tabs), cleaned it and put some grease there where the old grease had dried up. Works perfectly now. When you are prying on the tabs or bending them back, be careful the force you apply on them cuz you can crack the old plastic if you pinch it wrong.

[Gearheadcurt]

oo ok I'll try my hand at it

thanks for the info