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    How to troubleshoot what's causing windshield wipers that won't stop wiping

    Update: a new wiper motor fixed this problem for me. I first went to a local Honda dealer and bought a new switch, which didn't fix the problem (they wouldn't let me return the switch - rat bastards - fine print on the receipt said no returns on electrical parts - wish they would have pointed...


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    How to troubleshoot what's causing windshield wipers that won't stop wiping

    How would I test that theory (other than getting a new switch connector from a junk yard)? Is there a way to test it with a test light or something similar (as I said before, I'm not the best at diagnosing electrical problems, but I'd be happy to try with some instruction). Thanks!
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    How to troubleshoot what's causing windshield wipers that won't stop wiping

    RonJ - I hear what you're saying on this, and it sounds completely logical. Definitely seems like an electrical problem. The only thing that makes me think otherwise is that a bunch of other people have posted similar symptoms as mine and, despite their suspicion that it was the switch...
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    How to troubleshoot what's causing windshield wipers that won't stop wiping

    Well, it wasn't the switch. I got a brand new one from Honda and after installing the new switch, the problem persists. I guess I'll try the wiper motor next. Hopefully it's not the wiring - that'll be tougher for me to troubleshoot...
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    How to troubleshoot what's causing windshield wipers that won't stop wiping

    Thanks for the response. The switch plug looked clean. What's involved in cleaning the switch? Or maybe a better question - what part of the switch should I clean?
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    How to troubleshoot what's causing windshield wipers that won't stop wiping

    Hi, I’ve got a 96 Honda Civic LX. Recently the windshield wipers started acting funny – in a nutshell, I can’t get them to stop. The wipers failed in two phases: 1. Initially they would work fine if the switch was turned to “slow” or “fast”, but started acting strangely when in the...
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