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Fuses are deigned to blow to protect other more valued and sensitive equipment. They surrender their life for the sake of your car's wiring or device on the power line they protect. If a fuse blows, be glad for the warning the fuse gives you of a problem in either the device it protects or the wiring harness along the way to the device(s) the harness serves.
To best self-diagnose the problem the blown fuse reports, try this routine. First, turn off all lights and other electrical devices that fuse serves (see your owner's manual or the inside cover of your fuse panel). Secondly, with the ignition off, replace the fuse with one of like size (15 Amp for a 15 Amp, 20 for a 20, etc., NEVER use anything but the correct sized fuse). Next, ensuring that all electrical devices on that fuse line are Off, including the Wipers, turn the ignition key to the accessory position for a count of 20 seconds.
Now turn the key back to Off, and take the new fuse out of its socket and examine it. Did it blow? If so, the problem is a short in the wiring harness between the fuse and the deices on that power line. If it did not blow, put it back into position for the second test.
Again, ensuring all devices served by the fuse in question are turned off first, turn the ignition key to the accessory position. Next turn on a device served on that line and count to 20 seconds. Now once again check the fuse to see if it has blown. In turn, check all devices on the fuse serve list. If there is a problem device the fuse will blow.
In this fashion you may find that your wipers are not At Fault but rather it is some other device on the wiring harness. Self diagnoses tests may save you a bit of money or not as electrical problems can be tricky to resolve. This test will give you a bit of information such that you can advise a Qualified mechanic of the conditions you have discovered. He/She will be impressed with your skills of diagnoses; will be less inclined to take advantage of you and your wallet. Don't make the mistake of telling you mechanic to replace this or that, but instead ask them to run some tests and to call you with an estimate before proceeding with repairs.
What else can I help you with?
Why would the windshield wipers break on a 78 Chevy Nova?
It depends on where they broke and if they were subjected to undue stress from ice etc.
How do you repair wiper arms for 1991 Toyota Camry that are always in upright 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.
Why would the fuses for the heater keep blowing in a 1985 Blazer?
Beause there is probably a short/bad connection in the switch, or the blower motor itself
What would cause the fuses to keep blowing for the turn signals?
A short somewhere in the wiring, an incorrectly installed bulb, damaged horn ring assembly, etc.
Where is the windshield wiper motor at on a dodge 1500 ram?
The windshield wipers have their own dedicated fuse. The fuse can be found in the fuse box. The location of the fuse is listed on the inside cover of the fuse box.
Why would windshield wipers stop working on Saturn?
Normally its a fuse. Check your owner's manual to find where the fuses are and which one is related to the wipers.
Why would my windshield wipers and power locks stop working on my 1992 Jeep Laredo?
burnt fuses
Why would you have dash lights and no horn windshield wipers lights brake lights or turn signals?
Check your fuses. See owner's manual for location and assignment of fuses.
If the windshield wipers on a 94 Sable are not working and the motor is OK what else would one need to replace and how?
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.
Why would headlights windshield wipers and heater blower motor suddenly stop working in 2000 Ford Focus SE?
Check your fuses.
Why would the windshield wipers start when the car is started?
Because the windshield wiper is on.
Air condintioning windshield wipers and headlights all went out on your car?
Could be a bad controller or multiple blown fuses. Check the fuses first. I had a 95 Ford Ranger that had a bad controller and the wipers, interior lights, fuel gage, and temperature gauge would all act up randomly.
Why would windshield wipers not work after replacing the blades on buick rendevous?
Are the electronically not working or just not performing correctly? If electronically, I'd check your fuses. The best place to locate and identify your fuses is in your owner's manual. If the wipers are streaking or something like that, make sure they are clicked all the way on and not binding.
How would you say windshield wipers in spanish?
Limpia Parabrisa
Would it be illegal to drive with broken windshield wipers?
yes
Why would your windshield wipers stop running?
Because they are broken.
On a 1987 Plymouth Voyager why would the windshield wipers not work?
If your windshield wipers are not working, you should check your owners manual. It could be a fuse or another easy fix.
