Wipers stuck on
 

My wipers are stuck in washer mode and will not go off, even after restarting the car. I assume that I have a stuck relay, or perhaps the wiper switch. If it could be a relay, might this be easily located and replaced ?

Thanks

RE: Wipers stuck on
 

I wonder if it is a crossed wire under the hood.

The wipers on the windshield keep going as well?

Also does the car have headlight wipers?

RE: Wipers stuck on
 

Yes, I have headlight wipers. This was not spontaneous. I pulled the washer stick to clean the windshield and rather than running the typical 3 or 4 cycles, the wipers and pump stayed on. This is why I think that it is something in the wiper controls themselves

RE: Wipers stuck on
 

OK I wanted to make sure that one of the headlight wipers didn't go bad(Common problem) and it was only the headlight wiper making noise. But if the windshield wipers keep going as well it has to be something else.

I have never seen this before. I wonder if it is in the switch. Maybe if you can get to the switch and unplug it and see if it stops. If it is shorted after the switch it will keep going. If it is the switch or shorted before the switch it will stop when unplugged.

RE: Wipers stuck on
 

I would like to hear the outcome as well. In the meantime, pull the fuse to the wipers to stop them, or pull the power wire to the washer pump

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I was hoping that I could locate a relay as I cannot get into the steering column very easily. If it turns out to be the switch I would have someone else do it as I don't want to deal with the airbag, pulling the wheel, etc.

I'll likely just pull the fuse and hope that it does not rain before I can get it to my mechanic.

RE: Wipers stuck on
 

To get to the switch you do not need to remove the steering wheel or the Air Bag you just need to remove the black cover on the column. It is 4 or 5 screws and it is off.

I will try to look at the wiring diagram quick and see what I can find.

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Here is a couple of pics of the wiring diagram and relay location.
Attachment 23228

Attachment 23229

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Thanks for the diagram. Figures, it is now raining steadily. How easy is it to pull the power plug to the pump ? Can I do this from under the hood ?

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For the washer pump only yes I believe it is right there towards the bottom of the washer tube.

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Turns out it is the switch. I jiggled the based of the wiper stalk and the wipers shut off. I guess this weekend I'll see if I can replace it. Thanks again.

RE: Wipers stuck on
 

No problem anytime.