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06 Frd Rngr linkage and witper motor.

I am replacing my wiper linkage and wiper motor on a 2006 ford ranger. When I start the new motor, the driver side mechanism/linkage freeze up. Am I installing something wrong?

When I bought the vehicle the wipers were frozen up and I assumed it was a bad motor. I was wrong.

Now, after replacing everything and installing the new stuff, the passenger side ceases up immediately when I turn the switch on.

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