Just took my 1998 Contour SE to the dealer for the same problem.. apparently there is a short, two wire rubbing together. This is costing me about $300 + tax, to replace a $33 fuse and repair the wiring. also check underneath the wiper casing mine caught fire
Windshield wipers don't work
Windshield wipers are an important safety feature on cars. They stop working when their motor goes out, or when the blade is too worn out.
A bad fuse may be the cause of windshield wipers not working on a 1998 Lumina. The switch that activates the wiper motor is another possible cause for the wipers not working.
The most common cause that windshield wipers stop working is a blown fuse. The windshield wiper motor may need to be changed is also common.
why don't the windshild wipers work on 1995 ford countours. their is no power to fuse box or wiper motor.
warm... NOT HOT. water pour it over and slowly peel the wipers up from one side to the other. then pull the wipers back( up?) so they are not in contact with windshield when not driving
If the motor is turning, but the wipers are not moving, then you have a broken or disconnected linkage.
If your windshield wipers are not working, you should check your owners manual. It could be a fuse or another easy fix.
Fuse or windshield wiper motor.
your windshield wiper motor might burnt out or a fuse might burnt out
Generally, if the motor is working on windshield wipers, the problem is electrical. Check the fuses and the wiring to see if something needs replaced.
A cars windshield wipers should work either way. They should word with or without wiper fluid.