'99XLT Wipers Quit

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Mark Sparge - 23 May 2005 18:26 GMT

This isn't about the rear wiper -- I learned to ignore that a long time
ago <grin>.

My front wipers will sometimes not start. I searched through old
posts, and it seemed that most were concerned with uncommanded starts.

I've checked fuses - obviously not the problem because they will run
sometimes - but checked them anyway. I've also run (some) voltage
checks, and it seems like nothing is really wrong, except the durn
things just sometimes don't work. Everything else controlled by the
multifunction unit seems to work. Where is the GEM located?

Thanks
Mark

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ross - 24 May 2005 05:14 GMT

Yes, the 99s had a bad multifunction switch that intermittently cycled the
wipers. They were recalled.

The replacements are not much better. Mine failed with a little cloud of
smoke that wafted up from the steering column.

I think it is much more likely you have an intermittent problem with your
switch than a GEM problem . New switch was about 55.00 if I recall
correctly.

Your GEM is behind the radio. The whole bezel and radio come out when you
remove two screws above the heater a/c controls.

Good luck!

BTW, if it is your GEM, you can find em a lot cheaper at the junkyard.

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