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ere is my contribution about this problem:

I bought a used Rodeo Isuzu 2002 last year (2006). After one year, Appears the same wiper problem as above mentioned: front wiper do not park in correct position, intermittent not working, has to manually park the wiper by switching them off at the right place. Not life threatening but boring

Bringing the car to the mechanics he suggested to replace the wiper switch (come altogether with light switch) which cost $200 for the piece plus labor. I can not afford that and, even if I am far from a mechanics, was pretty sure it has nothing to do with that simple switch. I so decide to review several forum and though at first it was the park switch (or position indicator) next to the wiper motor that was faulty. I was about to open it when I found this thread. I did what you guys recommend and fix the problem for less than $10. Thanks a lot.

However, I found some parts tricky so want to emphasize the thread:

* Alarm box location: remove the glove box by unscrewing the two screws by the glove box hinge. The box is then on the far right side (left steering wheel model) and is about 5 x4x1 inches in size. You don't see the electronic board but the plastic box. It is written alarm on it as well as ABS but ABS just refers to the thermoplastic material (acrylonitril butadiene styrene) and NOT anti-lock braking system! The box is a little bit tricky to pull out (and even more trick to put back in place) since it is hang by a single screw and a hook.

* Solder: the original solder used for connecting the relays melts at higher temperature than usual commercial solder. You need to have a soldering iron that can reach that temperature. Most irons with adjustable temperature can, most fixed temperature irons can not.

* Mouser doesn't sell the original relay by piece; you have to buy 80 of those. Even at $3.60 a piece it is kind of expensive to buy 80 of them (December 2007). So I bought the other relays recommended in this forum: 551-EQ1-31000S which is a little bit noisier (who care) but can be purchased by piece at even a lower price: $1.68. I bought 3 of those to replace all the board relays. Unfortunately the central leg of those relays is larger than the original one and need to be put in place by forcing. Be careful to not brake that leg (I personally bend one but it is still working). Be firm but gentle.

*Putting the alarm box back in place is a nightmare. I spend nearly 20 minutes trying and didn't succeed to put the hook correctly in place. If anyone has some trick please let say it. However, it hold with the screw and don't vibrate.

Last word: I am extremely happy to have fixed that problem myself and am very grateful to this forum and contributors. Thanks a lot. No my wife believes I am a mechanics

Sincerely,