The wipers work on low and high, but not on intermittent?

Tiny
JOE GANNATAL
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  • 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 88,000 MILES
My wipers work on low and high, but not on intermittent.

What diagnostics can you offer?
Sunday, March 16th, 2025 AT 2:08 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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  • 50,193 POSTS
It is usually the switch that will cause this but to be sure a simple continuity test will test the switch from ground through the at different setting on the switch.

This guide can help you with the wiring diagrams below so you can see what wires to test and from what position:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
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Monday, March 17th, 2025 AT 11:32 AM

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