Stalling problem when turning on the windshield wipers?

Tiny
CLAYTON RICHARDSON
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  • 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 188,850 MILES
Car stalls when I turn on the windshield wipers.
Saturday, July 30th, 2022 AT 9:47 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That isn't good. LOL

Okay, my first suspect is a weak ground. The wiper motor and the fuel pump relay ground at the same location. If there is corrosion or a poor connection, this can happen simply because the ground can't handle the added load.

I attached two pics below so you can see why I'm suggesting this. Additionally, the ground wire is located under the coolant reservoir. It will be a black wire and should be attached to the body of the vehicle.

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
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Sunday, July 31st, 2022 AT 12:30 PM

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