What to do when your vehicle’s window wipers shut off in the wrong spot
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I have a Saturn Aura, and the window wipers don’t shut off correctly. When I shut them off, sometimes they stop in the middle of the windshield, other times, near the bottom. Do you think it is the switch, wiper motor, or a wiring problem? How do you find your answers?
A. To find the problem, you will need to do a little diagnostic work. Having a wiring diagram is essential, and access to a technical database is helpful. I use AllData and IATN to do research. I found this information about your car, and this is certainly worth looking at. Start by grounding the light green wire, circuit 1715, at connector X1 terminal 5. If the wipers park, replace the wiper/washer switch. If the wipers still do not park, replace the wiper motor.
John Paul is AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor. He has over 40 years’ experience in the automotive business and is an ASE certified master technician. He answers reader’s questions every week. You can tune in to his radio program Saturday morning from 8:30-10 on am950 WROL or www.wrolradio.com. Email your car question to [email protected]. Follow John on Twitter @johnfpaul and friend him on Facebook @mrjohnfpaul.
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