How to Troubleshoot Windshield Wipers

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Tip 1 - Why Don’t My Windshield Wipers Work? - BlueDevil Products

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mathieu Champely | permalink

Understand why your windshield wipers don't work and how to get the most out of them once they are fixed.

For further reading: http://www.gobluedevil.com/blog/dont-windshield-wipers-work/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Troubleshoot and fix broken windshield wipers

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Monique Lindeboom | permalink

If your windshield wipers don't come on when you turn the switch, then try out the solutions in this video! First, check to see if there's a blown fuse. If that's okay, next check the power going to the wiper motor. You have to take the wiper arms off to get to the motor. Watch Scotty Kilmer in this video for all the remaining troubleshooting tips for broken windshield wipers.

For further reading: http://diy-auto-repair.wonderhowto.com/how-to/troubleshoot-and-fix-broken-windshield-wipers-407247/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Troubleshoot the wiper motor and switch on your automobile

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by kina | permalink

To determine what is causing your windshield wipers to malfunction and not work, it is important to investigate the wiper motor and switch to determine if either is causing the problem. This guide uses a Saturn S-Series as an example. Before you can begin working on your car's windshield wiper, you will need to remove the plastic piece at the base of your vehicles windshield. Be sure you have a multimeter ahead of time so that you can check to make sure the proper voltage is getting to your connector.

For further reading: http://diy-auto-repair.wonderhowto.com/how-to/troubleshoot-wiper-motor-and-switch-your-automobile-422036/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Troubleshooting Your Windshield Wipers: How to Fix 5 Common Problems

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Larry Gifford | permalink

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Tags: windshield wipers,fix,cars,manly skills

For further reading: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/08/23/fixing-windshield-wiper-problems/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - How to Troubleshoot Windshield Wipers | eHow

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Adrienne Petropanagos | permalink

The windshield wipers are one of the most important safety devices on your car so it is important that they are working properly at all times in case you need them. When they stop functioning correctly they must be repaired as soon as possible, but this does not always mean you will have to go to a mechanic and pay for them to be fixed. There are...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4460652_troubleshoot-windshield-wipers.html ^[5]

Tip 6 - Broken Windshield Wipers? We Can Fix That

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jagadbandhu Practtioner Jacques J Teunissen | permalink

Fixing balky windshield wipers can be as simple as a little grease, or as complex as installing a new motor.
Tags: maintenance,windshield wipers,DIY Auto,repairs,Saturday_Mechanic

For further reading: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a6226/how-to-fix-your-windshield-wiper-motors/ ^[6]