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Old May 14, 2014 | 08:34 PM
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Got in my truck today and my windshield wipers just won't work I'm like WTF? I need to check fuses but otherwise any ideas of what it is? The wiper motor?
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Old May 14, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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Well, first check the fuses!
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Old May 15, 2014 | 12:23 AM
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Mine needed "help" the first few times I used them, turn them on low then pull one in it's direction of travel. Seems if they go unused things tend to bind up. A little PB Blaster on them and then lubed a few days later with WLG and mine are like new.

Agree with the check fuse. If the fuse is good then connections at the motor may need to be cleaned with QD Elec Clean. If you have a voltmeter ensure that you are getting power at the motor and that there is not an issue with wiring/ground or relay. If, and only if, all of those things pass then you will need a new motor.

Cleaning connectors and lubricating parts goes a long way when things "don't work".
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Old May 15, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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I had to replace the motor on my 93 last year. I can't remember exactly why, but I seem to recall it being more work than I anticipated. If I remember I will pop back up here and post it..
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