The windshield wiper switch is broken which is located on the windshield wiper motor. You need to replace the whole motor to fix this.
The fuses for the wipers should be in the driver side engine compartment. the fuse box should be next to the intake. If you cant find the box;you can go to a local parts store and find a haynes book. it will have everthing you need for your saturn.
Check the fuse for the wipers.
Normally its a fuse. Check your owner's manual to find where the fuses are and which one is related to the wipers.
leave the wiper stalk/control set down one stop from off when you switch off the engine, it will then work automatically when it rains and the engine is running
It's your wiper modular
IIRC its in the underhood fuse box
If the motor is turning, but the wipers are not moving, then you have a broken or disconnected linkage.
Because they are broken.
It is most likely the wiper stalk/switch. Try pulling the fuse for the wipers. If that stops them, then it is the stalk/switch.
May need a new pig tail behind the ignition switch.
you turn on the wipers and it sounds like theres a gear sliping, sounds like its running but makes noise?
These are not universal wipers so they are not listed in any books. They are only available at the dealer, so contact a Saturn or GM dealer.