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Why is the fuse on my windshield wiper not working?
The windshield wiper fuse is burnt out. When the windshield wiper motor is overloaded, the associated fuse burns out. The fuse is designed to be a weak spot in the windshield wiper circuit.
Where is the fuse box located on a Saturn L?
Saturn L-Series – fuse box – instrument panel (driver’s side) The passenger’s side fuse block is located under the instrument panel on the passenger’s right side.
Why are the wiper arms on my car not working?
The wiper arms are splined as well and have a hole through the base. A nut tightens onto the pivot stud to hold the wiper arm tightly to the pivot. If the nut is a little loose – which is common – the wiper motor will turn the pivot but the wiper arm will not move.
What causes a wiper fuse to burn out?
That way, if the motor is overloaded for any reason, the fuse will burn out first, instead of the more expensive wiper motor. If the wiper motor fuse burns out, check for any obstructions that may cause the motor to be overloaded.
Why are the wipers on my car not working?
Torn wiper blades, a bad wiper motor, a blown fuse, or heavy snow may be why your wipers are not working. Keeping your windshield clear is paramount to a safe driving experience.
Why are my wiper pivot nuts so loose?
Wiper pivot nuts are loose. The wiper arms are connected to the wiper transmission by a nut on a pivot. The pivots are usually splined with a stud protruding. The wiper arms are splined as well and have a hole through the base. A nut tightens onto the pivot stud to hold the wiper arm tightly to the pivot.
Why does my windshield wiper not work when I change the pivot?
A nut tightens onto the pivot stud to hold the wiper arm tightly to the pivot. If the nut is a little loose – which is common – the wiper motor will turn the pivot but the wiper arm will not move. You may see it slightly move when the wiper direction changes, but it does not wipe the windshield.
What causes a blower motor to stop working?
In a situation where the motor doesn’t work on any speed, the most likely causes are: a blown power supply fuse, a bad motor ground connection, bad motor speed control module or a failed motor. On all systems, a failed blower motor is least likely. Blower motors generally don’t fail out of the clear blue.
How does a half speed blower motor work?
So a half speed driver request will result in the blower motor controller pulsing the ground connection off twice as often as when the fan is running at full speed. Carmakers use these three common wiring methods to supply power and ground to the blower motor in a manual system using a blower motor resistor.
Why does my blower motor make a squealing noise?
The squealing noise happens most often in the winter during cold startups and may disappear as the motor heats up. If you ignore the noise, the bearing will continue to wear to the point where the motor won’t start at all. The reason I’m not including the motor resistor as a suspect is because it usually only controls the lower speeds.