windshield wiper problem

[Devil Dog08]

hey everyone hope things are well with you guys.things been good with my 95 full size until today . my wipers wont shut off. i have delay wipers all speed work fine . the washers work also . the only way to get them off is to turn the key off. any suggestions? thanks

 

[miesk5]

yo DD,

Testing Diagram & Instructions in 92-96 Source: by Ford via Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net

NOTE: The ground wire test at the top is only for motors that DO NOT RUN normally.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/878621/fullsize/wipermotorrevised.jpg

Wiper Motor Connectors

Wiper Control Module (WCM) Location pic in 92-96; as Steve83 pointed-out, "...The module I MIS-labelled as "Airbag" is actually the Wiper Control Module (WCM). The Airbag Diagnostic Module (ADM) is light blue, wrapped in black foam, above the gas pedal..."

Source: by Ryan M (fireguy50) at fordfuelinjection.com

Diagnosis in 92-96; "...Why a Wiper Control Module May Fail; Electrical overload; The electrical signal to module is interrupted in any way; The signal it puts out is not interpreted properly by the wiper motor Related Components to Check; Appropriate fuses (see Shop or Owner’s Manual for fuse layout); Wiper/Multi-Function Switch (MFS); Appropriate electrical connections to the wiper motor..." by Ford motorcraft.com

btw, there was a WCM Lawsuit Source: by State of Minnesota lawlibrary.state.mn.us

 

[Bronco Kid!]

hey im curious if your wiper switch is located on the collum with a lever if it is then you may have to pull the plastic covers off of your steering collum and 9 times out of 10 just replace the whole switch assembly..

 

[Devil Dog08]

yep its in the steering collum getting ready to go out and check it out

 

[Devil Dog08]

well just got in from taking the covers off the coulum. .sprayed the contacts with cleaner waited for the stuff to dry. working fine now. i guess between all the rain and moister we are having here the dirt on the contacts caused this problem ..............thanks everyone for all your help