Wipers Won't Turn Off

[jonrgonzalez]

98 mark VIII...The wipers will not turn off unless I shut the car down and then try again. They do go into high mode, regular mode but no Int mode. Any and all help is always appreciated.

 

[Be2lose]

Not sure if this will help.
Just after I bought my Mark the wipers would not lower to the off possition, But they would stop.

I unplugged the battery when I reconnected it reset them. They have worked fine ever since.

Sounds like you have a different problem, but it can't hurt to try.

 

[jonrgonzalez]

thanks... i will try, but I think it is something much worse...

 

[maxmk8]

Possibly your multi function switch is malfunctioning... Which is a pain on a gen II because the steering wheel has to come off for replacement.

 

[Be2lose]

Good luck! I'm sure someone else will come along with more advise.

 

[jonrgonzalez]

Is it costly? or the old adage "cheap part - high labor"

 

[maxmk8]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-L...005QQitemZ150178510760QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

It can get kinda pricy but judging by that auction I would not pay more than $60 for a used one...

Do the labor yourself... it took me 30min to disconnect the battery and take off the steering wheel/airbag and switch.

But I hope that will solve your problem... I am not positive just yet... this may be a good place to start though.

 

[jonrgonzalez]

I am told by a friend that repacing the wiper motor would take care of the problem. Sounds to easy of a sollution. Any thoughts?

 

[maxmk8]

I don't see how a faulty wiper motor would not "turn off the wipers" but you never know.

 

[Be2lose]

I am told by a friend that repacing the wiper motor would take care of the problem. Sounds to easy of a sollution. Any thoughts?

I agree with Max, sound like the motor is working fine. I would guess it's the switch.

 

[jonrgonzalez]

ok... wonder why this guy thinks so (motor)? I will ask him again to see why he thinks so..... thanks

 

[jruppert]

I just went through the same problem as you did. I replaced the multi switch to find that the wipers kept running. I just put in a new motor and it corrected the problem. My only problem is that my motor seems to be rather noisy when 'parking'

 

[budpytko]

I had same problem when mine was still under warranty...They Had to replace the motor!

 

[jonrgonzalez]

Have not touched mine since it happened, but now I will go with a new motor before the multi function switch deal...thanks

 

[merkurmadness]

might try the WD-40 trick its saved me a bunch of labor. especially if the wipers don't get a lot of use.

 

[jonrgonzalez]

WD40 trick? Inform me please.......