I have a 2000 Dakota QC and recently noticed when wipers are in delay mode they are erratic,sometimes they go fast then slow sometimes 1 or 2 swipes then they stop then 1 swipe then stop 3 swipes etc etc. they work fine in the slow and fast normal positions just different in the delay? have read some recalls just not sure if it covers my truck or problem?

 

There is a recall on the wiper motor covering certain year model Dakotas. If the problem with yours is in the wiper park switch, replacing the motor will fix the delay problem as the switch is part of the wiper motor. However, most of the ones I have seen at my dealership have had problems with the CTM or central timer module. The only way to find out is to take it to the dealer, but be prepared to have to replace the CTM.

 

Hey thanks for the info ,any idea on how much the ctm is to replace if I have to go that route?

 

i replaced the one in my 01 ram, it was $119.

 

Thanks for the info, I'll have to get it checked out, is there a way to tesr either to see where the problem lies?

 

Typically, if the CTM is the problem, it will have a code in it for "ROM checksum failure" or something along that line. However, the codes can't be checked in the CTM by using a generic OBDII scanner but only by the DRBIII scanner we use at the dealership. If you do decide to replace the CTM, it is a black box located behind the driver's side kick panel.

 

Thanks for the info ,I read somewhere that it can fail from a bad ground or trailering, I do this often and wouldn't want to keep replacing this part at $100 plus? do you have any causes for this to go bad? thanks again.