2000 Chevy Impala WINSHIELD WIPERS

141,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HARRYROPASR
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WHILE I WAS WASHING MY WINDSHIELD A PIECE OF ICE FROM THE TOP OF THE CAR SLID DOWN ON TO THE WIPERS AND NOW THE WIPERS WILL NOT GO TO THE STOWED POSITION WHEN TURNED OFF. THEY COME UP AND STOP VERTICALLY.

THIS IS THE DRIVERS SIDE.

ANY SUGGESTIONS.
Feb 14, 2008 at 11:18 PM
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DENNYP
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could be a bad wiper module.


Wipers Blades Do Not Park
Step
Action
Value(s)
Yes
No

1
Did you review the system operation and perform the necessary inspections?
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Go to Step 2
Go to Symptoms

2
Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
Turn the wiper switch to OFF.
Disconnect the wiper/washer switch connector.
Do the wipers park?
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Go to Step 3
Go to Step 4

3
Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Did you complete the replacement?
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Go to Step 9
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4
Measure the voltage from the wiper/washer switch connector (vehicle side), terminal B6, to ground.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?
1.0 V
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 5

5
Replace the wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?
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Go to Step 9
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6
Reconnect the wiper/washer switch connector.
Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
Measure the voltage from the wiper motor connector, terminal D, to ground.
Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?
1.0 V
Go to Step 8
Go to Step 7

7
Replace the wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?
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Go to Step 9
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8
Repair the short to voltage in CKT 113. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?
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Go to Step 9
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9
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?
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System OK
Go to Step 2
Apr 3, 2008 at 2:15 PM
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