windsheild wiper problem

[LBlom]

hi iam new to the tdr ... . anyway i have a 2005 5. 9 truck anyone having problems with their wipers . . when they are on the slow delay speed they turn on and wipe 2-3 times very fast then it delays like its suppose to then it will do it again 2-3 times very fast. thanks for the help!

 

[sag2]

Welcome to the TDR. What happens if your in slow delay and you move it up one notch faster? Does it make 2-3 fast swipes and then one delay or does it make one swipe and then delay? Each additional notch? Make sure you wait 10 or so seconds between moving the switch position each time.

 

[rjones]

hope its not the Central timer module... .

 

[EDankievitch]

My wipers have been doing that from day two. Some time they wll not turn on I've found that if I work the switch a few times then everything will work normal. seems to be a bad connection in the switch. The funny thing is this is the 3rd Dodge I've owned and they all did the same thing. I've changed the switch in the other trucks only to have the problem show up not long after. You'd think that at some point they could make a switch that would work and last.

 

[CSkal]

I read about this issue earlier but never experienced the problem until I had my TIPM replaced due to a bad headlight driver circuit. Are the wipers controlled in any way by the TIPM or is it just coincidence?

 

[sag2]

I read about this issue earlier but never experienced the problem until I had my TIPM replaced due to a bad headlight driver circuit. Are the wipers controlled in any way by the TIPM or is it just coincidence?

The wiper switch is a MUX (varies the voltage depending on switch position) circuit that goes to the cluster. The cluster busses the switch position request to the TIPM/FCM/PDC (depending on the MY) and the TIPM turns on the power to the wiper motor.

 

[jjdiesel]

The wiper switch is a MUX (varies the voltage depending on switch position) circuit that goes to the cluster. The cluster busses the switch position request to the TIPM/FCM/PDC (depending on the MY) and the TIPM turns on the power to the wiper motor.

Is there a translator in the house?

 

[pullya]

+1 on that. I have no idea what he just said. Sounds like he was cook'n something in the kitchen

Jay

 

[d6c]

Maybe one of the techs can help me... I pulled the mfs out and apart... cleaned the circuit board build-up off and re-lubed with die-electric grease... installed and wipers still have a mind of their own... . slowest int. usually just goes to slow and doesn't stop and probably parks other than home... . very inconsistent is the best way to describe operation... no problems with turn signals or headlights... maybe this problem has nothing to do with mfs???

 

[Wertles]

I had the same issue last year. Dealer replaced the stalk under warranty and I haven't had a problem since.

 

[RKerner]

I had this issue for 99k miles until the last time I took it in for extended warranty work. Other dealers had replaced the stalk switch 4 times and the issue would come back - erratic delay wiper operation. One time, I shut my door and the wipers cycled with the ignition off. The tech diagnosed a control module of some sort for the wipers, replaced it and the wipers have worked better than when the truck was new.

 

[TGVET]

Wiper Delay Switch

Well, I'm finally at the point where this issue has reached my patience burn out point. Wet weather now for the next 9 months and I'm tired of being the "manual MFS". After reading many posts the past year or so, I'm wondering if it is safe to assume the problem definitely IS the MFS ?



Hey Sag2, you got a dictionary of acronyms you can provide for that helpful reply ?



Are there any diagnostics one can perform to identify the EXACT problem ? I sure would like to fix this issue ONCE and for all. That is until the next time it occurs.



Thanks guys.

 

[Bob4x4]

You might want to do a wiki search to understand more on mux (multiplexing) it has been around for a LONG time. we used it way back when in Tank communications,as far as the all the acronyms Tipm= totaly integrated Power module. FCM front control module,pdc Power distribution center.

The issue with diagnosing at home is you will not be able to see what is happening with out a scanner.

 

[TGVET]

Thanks Bob.