Where is the windshield wiper relay or fuse is located on?
In your underhood fuse panel, you will have a windshield wiper relay and a windshield wiper speed control relay. One of these can fail to cause this issue here and would need to be replaced. You also have a FRT/WPR 25 amp fuse in this fuse panel that could be blown. Check to see if any of these are the issue.
When do I Know my wiper relay is bad?
One of the quickest indicators that a problem exists with the intermittent wiper relay is when the wipers are not intermittent and only work at one speed. The relay switch sends an electrical signal to the module that controls the operation of the wiper motor and gears inside.
Why does my wiper keep blowing the fuse?
It can be frustrating when your vehicle keeps blowing your windshield wiper and washer fuses. Several reasons exist for a blown fuse for windshield wipers and washers. The windshield wiper or washer motor could be drawing too much current. To see if this is the problem, disconnect the wiper motor for a little while.
What happens if the intermittent wiper switch fails?
However, when one part malfunctions, it can cause potential safety concerns. One of the most common parts to fail is the intermittent wiper relay switch. The electronic relays that are installed in today’s cars, trucks and SUV’s have to operate in very hot and grueling conditions or are subject to constant abuse.
One of the quickest indicators that a problem exists with the intermittent wiper relay is when the wipers are not intermittent and only work at one speed. The relay switch sends an electrical signal to the module that controls the operation of the wiper motor and gears inside.
However, when one part malfunctions, it can cause potential safety concerns. One of the most common parts to fail is the intermittent wiper relay switch. The electronic relays that are installed in today’s cars, trucks and SUV’s have to operate in very hot and grueling conditions or are subject to constant abuse.
Why does my car not have a wiper motor?
This is usually caused by the wiper motor not getting the power that it needs due to a bad relay. In most cases, a professional mechanic will replace the intermittent wiper relay and the controls at the same time to ensure all of the supporting connections work smoothly together.
When do windshield wiper blades only work one speed?
The windshield wiper blades have one speed. One of the quickest indicators that a problem exists with the intermittent wiper relay is when the wipers are not intermittent and only work at one speed.