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2003 Chevy SuBurban The windshield wipers will not stop when turned off and variable speeds don't change, high and low speeds can be changed. All other controls from the switch work fine, cruise, washer, etc.
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My database only shows one wiper motor. Did you check voltage and ground, anywhere? Check the wiper fuse for voltage, hot all the time, use test light. At the wiper motor, dark green wire is voltage for lo speed. The purple wire is voltage for hi speed, Turn on key, turn on wiper switch, probe those two wires for voltage, use a test light. That bottom black wire off wiper motor, in diagram, is ground, check that also. If good voltage and ground with no wiper action, I suspect the wiper motor. There are codes for wiper, manufacturer codes, check for codes. good luck
You didn't take into account the wiper switch is a input to the BCM - body control module ,or do you know that ? The BCM controls wiper one an wiper two relay's to turn on the wipers .
Wondering if it is the PCB or perhaps a physical problem? Guessing never finds the problem . Reading how they work in factory service repair info should be the first step for someone that doesn't know .
Intermittent Operation
Windshield wiper DELAY operation is a low speed wiper motor function with a variable delay interval between the wiper motor cycles. The DELAY interval is determined by a series of 5 resistors within the wiper/washer switch. During DELAY wiper operation, the signal circuit voltage is further reduced through the DELAY resistors. The body control module (BCM) monitors the voltage on the signal circuit to determine the delay interval between the low speed wiper motor cycles.
If the wiper switch is moved from a longer delay interval to a shorter delay interval, the BCM will command an immediate wipe cycle and reset the delay timer to the shorter delay interval.
Additionally, intermittent wiper operation is vehicle speed sensitive. As vehicle speed is increased or decreased, the wiper interval will also increase or decrease.
Low Speed Operation
When the wiper switch is in the Low position, voltage is supplied through an internal resistor to the signal circuit. The body control module (BCM) monitors the windshield wiper switch signal 1 circuit and energizes the wiper 1 relay which will operate the windshield wiper motor. The wiper motor will operate at low speed, since the wiper 2 relay is de-energized. Low speed can also be commanded with a scan tool by commanding Wiper Relay Cmd. ON and OFF.
High Speed Operation
In the High position, the windshield wiper/washer switch supplies voltage to both the wiper 1 and wiper 2 relay coils. This energizes both relays and allows battery voltage from the wiper 1 relay switched output to the switched input of the wiper 2 relay through its contacts and out the switched output of the wiper 2 relay to the high speed circuit of the windshield wiper motor. The windshield wiper motor will operate at high speed. During HIGH speed wiper motor operation, the wiper switch signal circuit is at the LOW speed signal voltage, and the body control module (BCM) supplies redundant voltage to the wiper relay via the wiper diode.
Wiper/Washer System Components
The Wiper/Washer System consists of the following components:
• Windshield wiper/washer switch
• Body control module (BCM)
• Wiper 1 relay
• Wiper 2 relay
• Wiper diode
• Windshield wiper motor
• Windshield washer pump
• Windshield washer nozzles
• Windshield washer solvent container
• Windshield wiper arm and blade assemblies
• Windshield wiper transmission
• WIPER/SW 10A fuse
• WIPER 25A fuse
Refer to Master Electrical Component List.
DTC B3715 02: Front Wiper Relay Drive Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B3715 05: Front Wiper Relay Drive Circuit Short to Battery or Open
Your best bet , take it to a qualified repair shop.
Have someone check the connections from the harness connector to the wiper control board to see if the solder joints have deteriorated. Might need to be re-soldered.
It is actually a wiper control module that controls this. I have replaced many of them. It is the cover that is screwed to the wiper gear box. Remove both wiper arms. Remove the plastic cowl cover below the windshield that covers from side to side. Once inside you will see the wiper motor/transmission assy. Disconnect the electrical connector, and remove screws from cover, and replace it.
Windshield Wipers Continue to Run When Turn Signal and Windshield Wiper Switch Are Turned OFF
Damaged turn signal and windshield wiper switch .
Damaged windshield wiper motor .
Damaged windshield wiper control module.
Pin Number
Circuit
Circuit Function
1
57 (BK)
Wiper Motor Ground (Park)
2
28 (BK/PK)
Wiper Module to Wiper Motor (Park Switch)
3
65 (DG)
Wiper Motor Power (Park Feed)
4
61 (Y/R)
Wiper Motor Common (RUN)
5
56 (DB/O)
Wiper Motor LO
6
58 (W)
Wiper Motor HI
Windshield Wiper System
The windshield wiper system consists of :
Windshield wiper motor (17508) (F-type).
Washer system.
Windshield wiper control module.
Turn signal and windshield wiper switch (13K359).
The windshield wiper control module is:
Located at the instrument panel fuse panel.
The windshield wiper motor is:
Attached to the cowl top extension (021A36) .
Connected to windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft (17566) .
The turn signal and windshield wiper switch features a:
Rotary wiper switch.
Push type washer actuator.
OFF/Low/High Speed
Has a two-speed, permanent magnet, three brush electric windshield wiper motor .
The windshield wiper motor has a brush rigging that permits selection of low or high speed.
When the turn signal and windshield wiper switch is in the LO position, the common brush and the blue/orange wire brush are used, and the windshield wiper motor operates at low speed.
When the turn signal and windshield wiper switch is in the HI position, the common brush and the white wire brush are used.
In HI position, electric current will bypass a portion of the armature winding causing the windshield wiper motor to operate faster.
When the turn signal and windshield wiper switch is moved to the OFF position, the windshield wiper motor will continue at low speed until the park switch outer contacts open.
When the park switch contacts open, the windshield wiper motor stops in the park position.
Interval
When the turn signal and windshield wiper switch is in the interval position:
The wipers make single wipes separated by pauses.
The rotary switch is on the end of turn signal and windshield wiper switch .
The length of the pause can be set from approximately 1 to 17 seconds.
Length of pause decreases as the rotary switch is rotated away from off.
Length of pause increases as the rotary switch is rotated toward off.
While in the interval wiper mode:
It is normal to hear a slight click at the beginning of each on/pause cycle.
NOTE: When using interval wipers, the first wipe may not occur until after a pause of up to 17 seconds.
Well sure enough all I had to do was replace the circuit board...wish I had done this a couple months ago...it was so easy to do and will now be much easier to drive with being able to see clearly again....
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