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Bigdog619 - 18 Jan 2005 17:20 GMT

Each time I hit my turn signal my wipers now move. Is this a wiper switch
or relay problem? What would remedy this and how much would it cost
aprox.?

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Big Shoe - 19 Jan 2005 13:48 GMT

Don't know what year and model we are talking about, so hard to be
specific. My '99 had this problem when new and it was a well known
issue called the phantom wiper problem. Dealer replaced the turn
signal switch and GEM Module under warranty.

>Each time I hit my turn signal my wipers now move. Is this a wiper switch
>or relay problem? What would remedy this and how much would it cost
>aprox.?

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Jonah - 19 Jan 2005 22:14 GMT

It's almost certainly the "multifunction" switch. Search the archives
for disassembly instructions and a cleaning procedure to try. If it
doesn't solve your problem, a new switch is about $60 and it takes about
15-20 minutes to replace. Definitely a DIY project.

> Don't know what year and model we are talking about, so hard to be
> specific. My '99 had this problem when new and it was a well known
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>>or relay problem? What would remedy this and how much would it cost
>>aprox.?

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Stephen Read - 20 Jan 2005 14:27 GMT

Is there some kind of TSB or recall for this problem. The wipers on my 2000
Sport will occasionally make one or two sweeps by themselves. Also, the
intermittent setting will also occasionally go spastic and get REALLY
intermittent. I'm interested in any info about this "phantom" wiper
problem. Thanks.

Steve R

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syclone - 20 Jan 2005 21:21 GMT

Look at this URL:
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/phantomwipers.htm
Sy Cohen

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