97 Wiper Problems only operates at one speed

[Tanasi]

This problem just started today. Regarless of where I have the wiper control set it only wipes at one swipe every 2 seconds. Any ideas on what is wrong and what it would take to fix it?
Thanks,

Tanasi

[mikeemon]

it is all controlled by the turnlever module. you should be able to replace this and it should work right.

[sciguy2]

Originally Posted by mikeemon

it is all controlled by the turnlever module. you should be able to replace this and it should work right.

My *new* 97 Sable is having a similar prob. with the wipers going at a constant speed (I'm assuming high) reguardless of what intermittent or high/low setting the switch is set at. It's the kind of switch that clicks into position not the smooth adjusting one, and it seems fine on the switch side. :note: The first int. position does nothing (or it's at a really really slow speed) and the rest of the positions are all the same speed. BTW, what is the turnlever module exactly? Is that the actual turn signal switch / multi switch on the steerling column or is this in relation to the little relay that's under the hood that controls the wiper hi/low speeds. I'm assuming since I have no high or low choice it's that module, I have yet to hook my multimeter up to it and test or replace. Should only be a $5-10 part anyway.

Thanks,
Joe

[Tanasi]

Originally Posted by sciguy2

My *new* 97 Sable is having a similar prob. with the wipers going at a constant speed (I'm assuming high) reguardless of what intermittent or high/low setting the switch is set at. It's the kind of switch that clicks into position not the smooth adjusting one, and it seems fine on the switch side. :note: The first int. position does nothing (or it's at a really really slow speed) and the rest of the positions are all the same speed. BTW, what is the turnlever module exactly? Is that the actual turn signal switch / multi switch on the steerling column or is this in relation to the little relay that's under the hood that controls the wiper hi/low speeds. I'm assuming since I have no high or low choice it's that module, I have yet to hook my multimeter up to it and test or replace. Should only be a $5-10 part anyway.

Thanks,
Joe

Joe, The wiper relay is in the multiswitch. I had a similar problem and solved it by replacing the whole switch. I think I got the whole multiswitch for less than $50. The hard part of the whole thing is removing the ignition otherwise it's just removing screws and plastic.

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