wipes do not go to park position when shut off

1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE
212,000 MILES
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PARKAVEOWNER
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they work fine other than when shut off they stay up on windshield. Have replaced motor unit. still the same thing.
Mar 24, 2012 at 10:32 PM
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FIXITMR
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when shut off do they stop instantly or travel to the position you have mentioned?
Mar 24, 2012 at 10:39 PM
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PARKAVEOWNER
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they move to the furthest upward point then stop. but if on intermittent they will stay down in-between wipes.
Mar 24, 2012 at 10:46 PM
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was that a new/rebuilt/used motor?
Mar 25, 2012 at 12:30 AM
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PARKAVEOWNER
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used from a friend who junks cars and checks out all parts before taking them off. The part I put on worked on the car it was taken off of. Is there any other control box between switch and motor/controlbox.
Mar 25, 2012 at 2:23 AM
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FIXITMR
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the only other control box would be a rain sense module if you have that option. little dohickey by rear veiw mirror on windsheild.
Mar 25, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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