1999 Lincoln Town Car Wipers and Wiper Motor not working

1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

ERIC OSTROOT

MEMBER
2 POSTS

Electrical problem
1999 Lincoln Town Car V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 134K miles

My wiper motor does not run, ever. No nothing.

The fuse that you told me to check, #16 is fine, and as I don't have a manual, I don't know where to start.

I know the wiper motor has been replaced before, but don't know when.

Is there an electrical connector I can ohm out to isolate the issue? The motor appears to be buried which seems to require pulling the wipers, the cover below the windshield, etc.

Thank you.

Sep 21, 2009 at 1:38 PM

BMRFIXIT

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
19,053 POSTS

Gain access to the wiper motor
unplug and check for power
check for good ground at the wiper motor

Sep 22, 2009 at 8:32 PM

LEETILSON

MEMBER
1 POST

Where can I look up how to gain access to the Wiper Motor, how to unplug it and check for power and a ground?

Dec 29, 2016 at 4:20 PM

STRAILER

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
54,840 POSTS

Hey Guys,

Begin by removing the wiper arms and plastic cover over the wipers. Test using a test light and use the guides below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please run some tests and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken

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Jan 3, 2017 at 1:38 PM