1997 Saturn SL1 Windshield Wipers Will Not Turn Off

1997 SATURN SL1
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JJGREEN60
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If I put the windshield wipers on, they will not turn off until I turn the car off, which seems to "reset a circuit" and the wipers will then remain off until turned back on, then they will remain on until the vehicle is turned off again.
Mar 15, 2010 at 8:42 AM
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[quote:d7ee81fec6="jjgreen60"]Electrical problem
1997 Saturn SL1 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 140000 miles

If I put the windshield wipers on, they will not turn off until I turn the car off, which seems to "reset a circuit" and the wipers will then remain off until turned back on, then they will remain on until the vehicle is turned off again.[/quote:d7ee81fec6]
ok if u have a multimeter u will need it to do this go to the wiper motor connector on termial c at the motor connector its a purple wire with ur wiper switch off there should be no ground there.also at ur wiper motor connector terminal d brown wire there shouldnt be a ground with the switch off ethier.let me know what u find.
Mar 15, 2010 at 1:29 PM