wiper blades do not work

1998 CADILLAC CATERA
130,000 MILES
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1951MARC
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We go to turn them on and they do not work. We can move them manually.
Nov 6, 2011 at 2:47 PM
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FIXITMR
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can you hear wiper motor running?
Nov 6, 2011 at 4:24 PM
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1951MARC
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no we cannot.
Nov 6, 2011 at 9:19 PM
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FIXITMR
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they should not move manually. that would indicate they have come loose at base mount or wiper control arms have come free from motor assembly.
Nov 7, 2011 at 1:12 AM
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