wiper blades stopped working

1997 GMC SIERRA
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CCBAKE09
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Six cylinder two wheel drive automatic 132,000 miles

when i turn on the wipers it just makes a funny "errr" sound and the wipers will not work. Any ideas?
Feb 6, 2010 at 6:44 PM
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JACK.CAMPBELL
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When the radio is turned on the wipers will not work. I was thinking that there is a short in the harness in the dash behind the radio, but I am not sure. Maybe a crossed wire?
Jan 4, 2017 at 4:03 PM (Merged)
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CARADIODOC
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Unplug the radio, then troubleshoot the wipers. It sounds like there is an open ground wire and the radio is providing a ground when it is turned off.
Jan 4, 2017 at 4:03 PM (Merged)
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HENDO450
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V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 90,000 miles

Windshield wipers have stopped working.
Jan 4, 2017 at 4:03 PM (Merged)