Buy a new car. I have had the crank arm replaced(which is suppose to solve the problem) and I'm back at square one with the wipers not working at all now. AND THE DEALERSHIP DID THE REPAIRS!!! I'll get back to everyone if the dealership doesn't make this right.
Turn the wipers off, pull the wiper arm off, and replace it in the correct down position.
If windshield wipers are stuck in position and won't move, I would say that the windshield wiper motor needs replacing. This happened to me last year.
the park tab is bent. it is a thick piece of metal that must be bent back slightly toward the wiper motor with a hammer or plyers. I assume this issue started when there was snow/ice on the windshield?
A bad pulse board or window wiper motor can cause your wipers to stay in the "up" position.
Windshield wipers don't work
why is it after I hooked up the linkage for my wipers the wipers stay in the upright position after I turn them off.
Why are there windshield wipers inside the car?
Replace the windshield wipers.
22" on both sides front however be sure to lookup the correct part numbers for the brand of wipers you're purchasing to ensure getting the right attachment for the impala arms. See related link below.
Replace the paulse board that's attached to the wiper motor.
This happens sometimes. Try pressing the chrom button to release windshield washer fluid. The wipers will wipe the windshield 4-5 times and should recede to their correct resting position on their own.
Mary Anderson invented windshield wipers in 1903.