My wipers quit a few days ago and I really need to get them going again. The weather had been beautiful until they quit!!! Figures huh??

I popped the hood and I can here the motor going when I have the blades turned on but no movement?? It sounds like the motor is good so I don't know what to do. Any help would be great. Thanks.

 

By the way, its a '91 Dakota.

 

There is a plastic bushing/keeper that the wiper linkage pops into where they connect to each wiper and the motor. These fail and need to be replaced. You can get them at most auto parts stores. Have to take off the wiper blades and the grill under them. may also have to take out the wiper rotating unit as well to install. The new bushings/keepers pop on, will need to press them in. pay attention to how the linkage comes out as not to put it together backwards. The linkage has to go back the same way it was ,careful not to turn on over either. I would replace them all while you are in there I think there is 3. The one that connects to the motor is differant than the others and may have to get it at dealer?

 

you sure its the wash motor running? , if not then maybe a relay

 

I agree with kahanabob change all three.I made the mistake of just fixing one then later had to fix another so this time i bought them all at the local dodge dealer. easy way to know if thats his problem just grab the wiper arm and see if it will move with the wipers off. Should hear it moving around lose.

 

If the bushings aren't your problem the pivots may be. I've currently got a failed passenger side wiper pivot, only the drivers side wiper works. I can't imagine why ricers would do that on purpose...