What to do when windshield wipers are not in rest position?
Turn on the car and run the wiper until they come in their rest position. Once the wipers are in the rest position, turn off the engine. The next and last step involves hitting the tab. So, grab a flat head screwdriver and a hammer to get things done.
What happens when you turn the wiper switch backwards?
periodically, when engaging the wipers by turning the switch backwards, it will operate normally, or almost, with one to two swipes before shutting down. Some times, however, it will continue for many swipes and may stop in random positions.
Are there any problems with the General Motors wipers?
General Motors also has problems with the pulse board module. I have witnessed several cases where an owner thought the wiper motor was bad, and replaced it, but the pbm had also went kaput at the same time. Most FLAPS (Friendly Local Auto Parts Stores) will stock them in new as well as remanufactured versions.
How can I get my wipers back in sync?
You may be able to loosen the motor enough to move the wipers to the proper parked position (without turning the motor shaft) and then put the motor back in place. Then you should be back in sync. Was this answer helpful? General Motors also has problems with the pulse board module.
How do you change the wipers on a car?
Push the wiper linkage back onto the motor and replace the nut. Tightly secure it with the socket wrench. Turn the wipers on to test them. They should sweep the windshield as normal, then return to the park position at the bottom of the windshield. Replace the plastic wiper cover by pressing it into position until the clips snap back in.
Turn on the car and run the wiper until they come in their rest position. Once the wipers are in the rest position, turn off the engine. The next and last step involves hitting the tab. So, grab a flat head screwdriver and a hammer to get things done.
periodically, when engaging the wipers by turning the switch backwards, it will operate normally, or almost, with one to two swipes before shutting down. Some times, however, it will continue for many swipes and may stop in random positions.
How do you adjust the park position on a wiper?
Use a socket wrench to remove the nut located at the center of the wiper motor. This nut connects the arm linkage to the motor. Turn the wipers on, then back off, so the motor completes a full cycle and returns to the correct park position.