What are intermittent windshield wipers?

Most wipers have a low and a high speed, as well as an intermittent setting. When the wipers are on low and high speed, the motor runs continuously. But in the intermittent setting, the wipers stop momentarily between each wipe. It can require almost constant attention to keep the wipers operating properly.

What causes the intermittent wiper to stop working?

If you make a change in the settings and the wipers don’t react, it’s most likely due to a malfunction in the intermittent wiper relay. This can lead to a potentially unsafe driving situation as sometimes we encounter weather conditions that require the use of the intermittent switch.

When do you need an intermittent wiper relay replacement?

If you need an intermittent wiper relay replacement and you are not completely confident in making the repair, have one of YourMechanic’s certified technicians come to your home or work and perform the replacement for you. The most popular service booked by readers of this article is Intermittent Wiper Relay Replacement.

Where do you replace the windshield wipers on a car?

simply remove the blades and replace at the start position at the bottom of the screen. make sure the motor has stopped prior to the upward movement of the blades.

Are there any problems with the General Motors wipers?

General Motors also has problems with the pulse board module. I have witnessed several cases where an owner thought the wiper motor was bad, and replaced it, but the pbm had also went kaput at the same time. Most FLAPS (Friendly Local Auto Parts Stores) will stock them in new as well as remanufactured versions.

Why does my car not have a wiper motor?

This is usually caused by the wiper motor not getting the power that it needs due to a bad relay. In most cases, a professional mechanic will replace the intermittent wiper relay and the controls at the same time to ensure all of the supporting connections work smoothly together.

What happens if the intermittent wiper switch fails?

However, when one part malfunctions, it can cause potential safety concerns. One of the most common parts to fail is the intermittent wiper relay switch. The electronic relays that are installed in today’s cars, trucks and SUV’s have to operate in very hot and grueling conditions or are subject to constant abuse.

When do I Know my wiper relay is bad?

One of the quickest indicators that a problem exists with the intermittent wiper relay is when the wipers are not intermittent and only work at one speed. The relay switch sends an electrical signal to the module that controls the operation of the wiper motor and gears inside.

When do windshield wiper blades only work one speed?

The windshield wiper blades have one speed. One of the quickest indicators that a problem exists with the intermittent wiper relay is when the wipers are not intermittent and only work at one speed.