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Windshield wipers not returning to the down poition?

Tiny
DEREZZER1
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  • 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 133,000 MILES
When I turn of the wiper they stay straight up and don't return to the down position. I need this fixed to pass state inspection. Any idea what the problem is and what it would cost to be fixed by a professional mechanic?
Friday, December 29th, 2023 AT 1:39 PM

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Tiny
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Do the wipers start in the upright position? If so, it sounds like the arm on the wiper motor is 180 degrees off. A mechanic will charge about 1.5 hours or less to fix it plus parts if any. Here is what it should look like. If it looks like this then the wiper motor will need to be replaced. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Friday, December 29th, 2023 AT 4:54 PM

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