Windshield wipers stopped working

MRPaul32 · March 1, 2014

Any one have an issue with the windshield wipers not moving when you actuate the switch?

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Edited March 1, 2014 by MRPaul32

VMaxtastic · March 1, 2014

Are they frozen to the windshield?

MRPaul32 · March 1, 2014

Sorry for the vague post... No not frozen, checked the fuse, I can still spray cleaner but my wipers don't move. Another interesting thing is when I turn the wipers on my headlights turn on.... Safety features maybe?

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pm26 · March 1, 2014

Did they work before? Maybe your wiper motor quit. I am sure it is pretty easy to check for the voltage at the motor connector with the switch turned on.

There are alternatives to electric wiper motors. Mid 1967 Ford Thunderbirds had hydraulic wiper motors utilizing pressurized power steering fluid. The wiper speed was infinitely variable.

Older Army trucks have air wiper motors using pressurized air to drive the wipers. Again, this provides infinite speed adjustment.

Really old cars used to have vacuum wiper motors, which also provides infinite speed adjustment capability.

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MRPaul32 · March 1, 2014

Yeah haven't checked voltage since my headlights turn on when I roll the switch. Typical dealer response "well I don't know what it could be since it's a new design this year bring it in and we'll look at it"

Hope the snow stays away so I can make it

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klrrdr · March 1, 2014

These are working as designed. Did you find the RAINEX in the glove box?

MRPaul32 · March 2, 2014

These are working as designed. Did you find the RAINEX in the glove box?

RAINEX and a string out the windows to pull the wipers back and forth.

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cmpcpro · March 2, 2014

RAINEX and a string out the windows to pull the wipers back and forth. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk

You didn't read the fine print? These trucks aren't meant to be driven in the rain, the wipers are just for looks. The manual states if you need to get around in the rain to seek out your nearest 1940 Business coupe. Okay I'll stop. I would be pretty sad if my brand new truck's wipers broke, but I am sure the dealer can replace the wiper motor fairly easily.. Maybe you just got a bum unit.

klrrdr · March 2, 2014

Hiway safety commission says they have to be there,doesn't specify they have to work. :>(

pm26 · March 3, 2014

The old deuce and a half Army trucks had air operated wiper motors and there was also a manual lever on each wiper motor, so in case of failure, you could operate the wipers manually. Of course, these trucks also had flip out windshield windows and a folding outer windshield frame, which folded flat onto the hood, much like on a Jeep Wrangler.

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MikeNH · March 3, 2014

The headlights on with wipers is something GM has done for a while now.

pm26 · March 3, 2014

The headlights on with wipers is something GM has done for a while now.

Maybe it is a good thing. Two months ago I was in Maryland and it rained hard most of the time. I could not believe how many drivers did not turn their lights on in heavy rain. Drivers are more disciplined about this here in Florida.

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MRPaul32 · March 3, 2014

The headlights on with wipers is something GM has done for a while now.

That's funny because when I mentioned it to the service guy this morning at drop off he looked at me like I had 6 heads... Even the GM Rep Jenny that pops up from time to time had no idea what I was saying either.

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MRPaul32 · March 3, 2014

So apparently my entire fuse box is bad and needs to be replaced. SMH... Guess it was cross powering things hence why my headlights turned on instead of the wipers!

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