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Old 05-15-2018, 08:41 AM   #1
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Question Windshield wipers barely working on high?

My windshield wipers work perfectly when I have them on low/intermittent, but when I bump them up to high, they struggle to get across the windshield. At first I thought it might be the motor, but given that they work fine on low, I'm thinking it could be the switch..?

Any insight would be super helpful. I'm very much a beginner when it comes to all things cars, but would love to be able to diagnose and fix this myself, if possible, to save some cash!
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Old 05-15-2018, 08:48 AM   #2
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Re: Windshield wipers barely working on high?

Make model year would be nice to know.
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Old 05-15-2018, 10:21 AM   #3
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Re: Windshield wipers barely working on high?

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Make model year would be nice to know.
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Old 05-15-2018, 10:38 AM   #4
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Re: Windshield wipers barely working on high?

I would suspect the motor. But I would join over at this club dedicated to your car.
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Old 05-24-2018, 07:37 PM   #5
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Either the wiper motor or potentially an alternator issue. When you turn it on high, do you notice any dash lights dimming or anything?


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Old 04-26-2022, 08:59 AM   #6
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Re: Windshield wipers barely working on high?

Mine had done the same, I tightened the large nut even more on the arm, & it performed normally.
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