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When I turn on the wiper switch the wipers dont move, I hear what sounds like a hum from the motor. The wipers use to be intermittent, but now have stop completely.

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I have the same issue on my 98 Suburban. I left the wipers in the on position and then lifted the hood to get at the electrical connector to the wiper motor, once I gave the electrical connector a wiggle the wipers started working again. Get an Auto Electrician to replace the connector = problem solved.

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