Windshield wiper problem/question

[BIG ROVER]

So Ive done a little searching and think that I have figured out the solution. However, I figured I would run it by you guys first before I buy something.

The problem: My wipers will not go into intermediate mode. They work fine on the low and high setting but when you turn the wipers off they will not return back to thier resting position. They just stop wherever they are on the windshield. The were working great earlier this evening and when I came out from dinner they started acting up.

What I think the solution is: I searched and found a guy that had a similar problem. Someone told him that it was the stop switch on his wiper motor and he would need to replace the whole unit. There was no follow up to say that this was his problem or not.

So do I need to replace the entire wiper motor or what? Could it be the switch or a relay??

Any help would be appreciated. Im glad they are still somewhat working but the problem is really annoying.

[onslow]

Originally Posted by BIG ROVER

So Ive done a little searching and think that I have figured out the solution. However, I figured I would run it by you guys first before I buy something.

The problem: My wipers will not go into intermediate mode. They work fine on the low and high setting but when you turn the wipers off they will not return back to thier resting position. They just stop wherever they are on the windshield. The were working great earlier this evening and when I came out from dinner they started acting up.

What I think the solution is: I searched and found a guy that had a similar problem. Someone told him that it was the stop switch on his wiper motor and he would need to replace the whole unit. There was no follow up to say that this was his problem or not.

So do I need to replace the entire wiper motor or what? Could it be the switch or a relay??

Any help would be appreciated. Im glad they are still somewhat working but the problem is really annoying.

The switch is part of the wiper motor itself you need to get the motor out,pull the wheelbox cover off and inside you will find 2 contacts on the top of the big gear inside these are your "position sensors" take out the gear and clean off the grease check the condition of the contact and the steel plate in runs on clean and adjust as required if there is a problem they are usually apparant
Cheers Onz

[Kevin88RRC]

I had this problem and all my research said bad wiper motor. Changed it twice with used motors that were reported to be good. Mine turned out to be the wiper relay in the dash. So I would try the relay first.... cheaper & easier, cause it's a PITA to get to the wiper motor.

[BIG ROVER]

Thanks for the replies guys.
So this morning the wipers are back to normal and are working fine. This concerns me because now I am thinking there may be a short. Water is probably getting into something causing this. I guess I will start pulling everything apart this afternoon.