Windshield wipers not working

Tiny
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  • 2003 BMW X5
  • 117,000 MILES
Intermittent front windshield wiper does not work nor does the washer pump. I have checked all fuses.
Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 4:12 AM

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Tiny
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Inspect and test the windshield wiper relay, wiper and washer switch, general module and the washer pump
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 6:03 AM
Tiny
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Can you send me a link to where the wiper relay, switch and general module are located?
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 11:47 PM
Tiny
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If you are trying to troubleshoot without a repair manual you are not going to make it. there are other things involved with the windshield wiper electrical system other than what I gave you. lacking the electrical experience, my advice is to bring it in.

You can download it here. link:https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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Monday, March 12th, 2012 AT 10:48 AM
Tiny
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  • 2008 BMW X5
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 350 MILES
Wipers just stopped working
Six cylinder four wheel drive automatic 350 miles.

I have just bought this car and the wipers just stopped working and they would not start again. I checked the fuses and they are intact. Please if you could give me a clue what could be wrong I would appreciate it. Thank you.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 3:26 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Call BMW assist and have the vehicle towed to the dealer. Your warranty does not need to be voided by having unauthorized repairs performed.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 3:26 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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My windshield wipers stop working and it is not the fuse.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 3:26 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The wipers are controlled by the general module. It will require scanning for faults to guide the repair procedure.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 3:26 PM (Merged)

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