1997 Ford Taurus Wiper speed

1997 FORD TAURUS
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DEHERMAN
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Electrical problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

While they still work at normal speed, but I can no longer select hi speed or delay on the wiper blades. (unless I turn on one of the blinkers) I am guessing it is a relay, but I don't know which one or where it is. (I already had the accessory delay relay checked)

Thank you for your help.
Mar 19, 2009 at 12:49 PM
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JGAROFALO
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While they still work at normal speed, but I can no longer select hi speed or delay on the wiper blades. (unless I turn on one of the blinkers)

The wipers and blinkers are unrelated except through the switch. This points to a problem with the switch. Also check grounds.

There is no relay as such for the wiper speeds. The delay is controlled by a module under the dash, and the high speed is direct wired to the hgh speed terminal of the wiper motor.
Mar 19, 2009 at 7:54 PM
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