Please help with wiper issue

[thephotognome]

Hi guys, I have a 95 Ranger that is having windshield wiper issues. They sometimes work but are not trustworthy. I live in WA state so it may be 85 today but it may rain tomorrow. I replaced the switch and wiper motor but it is still acting like bowtie electronics! Is there a fuseable link, fuse, or wiper delay module? Do I need to chase down all the wires to find a short? I HATE ELECTRONICS! Please help

 

[Rangurr]

I'm assuming that you're only talking about the wiper system - not the washer fluid. There is a fuse that you asked about (#16 in the fuse box) so that may be a good place to start. If it's an intermittent problem, I would check for a bad connection, the fuse is probably still good. There is also a control timer module for the system located somewhere in the system that you may want to check (I'm still looking for a specific location; I'll let you know if I can find one). I would check for a short before trying to replace this though. You should, however, check for a loose connection there as well though. Good luck. Post back if this works; if not, I'll keep looking. -Rangurr

 

[hondaxr650]

The delay function is controlled by the GEM, there is no separate delay module. There are also 2 relays in the under hood fuse box. One is a Hi-Lo relay and the other is a Park/Run relay. GEMS rarlely go bad, I'm leaning towards a bad relay or a connection problem.

 

[Mark_88]

I recently lost my headlights and farted around with the dash pull switch, finally replacing it to no avail. Took the column trim off and remembered I had a similar problem years ago...the switch connector came out a millionth of an inch and all I had to do was squeeze it back in place...and the lights worked.

Sooooo...it does sound like a connection problem in your case because the wipers do work...sporadically...and since you've gone ahead and replaced two of them most obvious parts...it's got to be a loose connection.

Older Rangers do have a module under the dash that actually controls the wipers...especially the intermittent function...but it sounds like they did away with that with the newer models.

 

[schr9091]

make sure your GEM is plugged in its behind the radio on the left side if your dinger aint working someone may have unplugged the GEM

 

[Finnigan]

could it be an intermittent ground on the wiper motor?

 

[thephotognome]

I want to thank all of you for your advise. I am still trying to chase down a loose connection and also checking out the relays in the fuse box underhood. I'll post back as soon as I can

 

[thephotognome]

Problem resolved! Thank you everybody, It turned out being the $13 relay under the hood. A good lesson in Keep It Simple Stupid.

 

[Mark_88]

Thanks for the update...good to know they have a relay on that for future reference...

But you could have resolved this an easier way...only drive when it isn't raining...