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Wipers come on randomly ?

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Old 01-15-2012, 06:02 PM
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Default Wipers come on randomly ?

My wife complains that when she drives the car (a 2002 model) that the wipers come on randomly while in the off position. It never happens when I drive it, but it seems to happen because she tilts the wheel down. Is this a problem with the switch stalk assembly ?
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Most likely you have a pinched/shorted wire in the steering column. Take the plastic cover off and start poking around. One of the wires from the multi-function switch is probably worn through or broken and is touching some metal in the column. Good luck...
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