Question Delay wipers

[Lucky_LaRue]

My delay wipers are doing funny thing, they will move about 3 inches and stop, move stop, move stop. They work fine on low and high speed but won't park.

I took the switch apart and cleaned, relube and no change, what now.

 

[commanderjjones]

I just went through the same thing after my truck was involved in a wreck and it was driving me crazy. Finally, they quit working at all. A new wiper motor solved the problem. That may not be what you wanted to hear, but it may save you from chasing your tail like I did. I thought it was some sort of electrical issue with the delay/intermittent portion.

 

[JLDickmon]

try changing the relays before you spring for a motor..

 

[Lucky_LaRue]

Well the delay worked for a day then went back to acting funny

 

[JLDickmon]

did you change the relay?

 

[Lucky_LaRue]

No I have not changed the relay yet as my truck is outside and it has rained for 2 days.

 

[DaveBen]

Look for loose wires and grounds in the wiper area.

Dave

 

[Frankenstien]

There is a "clocking mechanism" in the motor, it has a "home" position, if the contacts are worn or if the dielectric grease has gone this will cause the symptoms you describe. you can remove the wiper motor and pull this assembly apart, clean the contacts, and reapply grease.

 

[Lucky_LaRue]

Thanks to everyone, it has stopped raining but is gonna be cold and I will check everything soon. At least I have a idea what to look for.

 

[dpantazis]

TTT

where is the relay located? under the dash or under the hood?

wonky wipers are giving me fits.

dp