windshield wiper problem

The Garage Tech Support
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Hi,
My wipers stop when I turn them off..they stop right in their tracks! They do not make their return trip to the bottom of the windshield.
I am uncertain where the problem lies, and am asking the list for advice. Is this the fault of the motor, or the switch?
thanks

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Roger, I’m thinking that there’s a switch on the wiper apparatus itself, in parallel with the dash switch, that provides power to the motors even when the dash switch is open (off) – that is, until the wipers return to the park position, when the wiper switch opens too. At least, that’s how I think it works! I’m not at home, so I can’t check the wiring diagram, but that’s my bet.

Dan

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Roger - This probably won’t help you but I’ll throw it out there anyway. Recently I removed the windsheild washer foot pedal/pump from my 4-dr 59 Fury. Now my wipers on that car are doing what yours are doing. They stop when I turn them off, as you say “right in their tracks”. (I intend on putting the washer system in my Sport Fury). Maybe something is astray in your pedal/pump/washer system. I guess I’m assuming you have the washer system on your car.

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I do, so I will have to do some troubleshooting. It will have to wait, as will the balky/mislaigned power windows, and the poiece of weatherstrip that fell off (simple repair but need time to focus)

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since I have your atention, the manual states:
readjust the parking lever at the motor switch plate
Also: Clean contact points at switch plate
Sorry if I sound stupid, but does that mean I have problems at the SWITCH? I can always try another switch…
I guess I cant follow simple insructions, which is why I am in marital trouble

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i believe they r reffering to the motor portion. i have yet to try my wipers, but on newer models, if they act up like urs, i have found that it is always the motor end. i buy a new/reman. and it fixes the prob, never taken one apart yet though.–jeremy

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thanks for the responses. I have another variable speed wiper motor (Ebay) which I can use, if that is the problem. I also believe I have another switch. The switch is an easy changeout. The wiper motor is not easy to change out!