2008 Subaru Outback Windshield Wipers Acting Strange They Will Only Come On You

2008 SUBARU OUTBACK
70,000 MILES
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My windshield wipers are acting strange. They will only come on if you turn them on the high setting. They run on high fine at first but then gradually slow down and stop. Takes about 5 minutes for them to stop completely.
Nov 17, 2012 at 3:58 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the wiper links. If they lack lubricants or are worn, they would be heavy and the motor is going to overheat working on them.
Nov 18, 2012 at 2:47 AM
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