2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Windshield Wiper Turn signal "stalk" issue

[hammersley]

OK all of a sudden my windshield wipers will often not work when I push in the windshield wiper..... AND will not work if I put it on low - BUT it will if I put to High. This is intermittent and appears to have no pattern. I am thinking the smart stalk needs to be replaced..... thoughts?

 

[georgej]

If you have a FSM it sometimes has some ideas on what to check, but your probably on the right track.

 

[DMather]

Had same problem a couple of months ago. In my case it turned out not to be the switch and it wasn't the motor either. It turned out that the passenger side blade pivot was corroded internally and almost could not be turned. The wiper motor did not have enough power on low speed (which includes wash) but could move it on high speed.

I disassembled it (beat it apart) clean the corrosion out, lubed it and reassembled it and found that my high speed had actually been closer to low speed and WOW, do I have a high speed now.

Before you pull apart the wheel, stalk and wiring take the 15 minutes to disconnect the wiper linkage from the motor and see if the motor behaves properly. At least you will know if it is electrical or mechanical.

 

[hammersley]

Thanks for the heads up

will definately try this... ... ... ...

 

[hammersley]

Fixed IT...............and great wiper blades as well.

1. The actual wiper mechanism - was in excellent shape - no issues at all.
2. The Multi-Function Switch was at fault and I replaced it VERY EASILY - there was no reason to mess with the airbag or anything..... very simple

When I was done I noticed that the windshield motor was weak - so I replaced it.....

WOW everything works like new! And all the parts came to less than $125! AND IT WAS VERY EASY TO DO!!!!

BTW - I picked up these Goodyear Wiper Blades from Costco - MADE IN USA - they are fantastic! Living here in the Pacific Northwest my wiper motor and switch have had 350,000 miles and 11 years of use - they were wore out! These blades are the best BY FAR that I have ever tried!

GoodYear Wiper Blades - Goodyear responsEdge Technology?