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Old 12-21-2012, 06:44 PM
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So pretty simply put, my wipers like to turn on at random times for no rhyme or reason, sometimes will wipe a few passes aswell. Any ideas what could cause this?
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Mine do this as well.
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There is a write up on another site on how to solve this issue. Basically, the dielectric grease that was used inside the wiper control **** has broken down and become "gunk", causing the random wipers. The write-up explains how to break it down and clean it all up. MIne did this for a while, and I was almost ready to do this job, and then it stopped.
There's always something more pressing, so I haven't worried about it.
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It could also be the multifunction switch, basically the the whole lever blinker wiper lever is bad. I called mine ghost wipers. Bought a multifunction switch off Ebay swapped it out and boom all good.
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Thanks for the fix guys, I'll give that a try in the spring
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Originally Posted by Jackdup
It could also be the multifunction switch, basically the the whole lever blinker wiper lever is bad. I called mine ghost wipers. Bought a multifunction switch off Ebay swapped it out and boom all good.
You don't happen o have the seller info do you? I'm having the same issue and I was thinking the switch as well.



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