relayswitch for windshieldwipers

1999 SATURN SC2
4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DANA
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having problems with my wipers. they stay on & or wont turn on [ or off ]
Dec 1, 2010 at 4:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the wiper relay under the hood in the relay block. If good, then chances are the wiper switch is bad.
Dec 1, 2010 at 4:17 AM
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DANA
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thank you. how do you change wiper switch
Dec 1, 2010 at 4:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You need to remove the steering wheel (don't forget the air bag. the battery needs disconnected for a minimum of 20 minutes prior to working around it), to access the switch assembly.
Dec 2, 2010 at 12:18 AM
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