c3232c

Instead of my wipers returning to the off position(down) they stop about in the middle of my windshield, They do everything else like they should but when I turn them off they stop in the middle of the windshield. Anyone had this problem???

JERU107

That only happens to me when I leave the wiper switch on and turn the car off. Other than that they return to the seated position when the switch is turned off.

c3232c

I wish that was the deal but they return to the middle of the windshield every time they turn off. I will probably monkey with it tommorow. It can't be as much fun as changing the spark plugs though!!

boohooramblers

Could be several issues - most likely electrical. I had the same problem with my last car (BMW). It was the wiper relay. All it needed was a new one.
I would try the following first-
Disconnect the battery to 'hard reset' the electrical components. It may be a glitch that the reset cures.

Check the relay or the associated fuse.

c3232c

I disconnected the battery and no luck there. I may try a relay if they are not too expensive. I just need to find out which one it is. I will have access to Mitchell on demand this coming week and hopefully it will have the location of the relay. I am not a big fan of the dealership in general but may have to bite the bullet and take it there.

boohooramblers

I have a maintenance DVD that I will check this evening if nobody chimes in beforehand. The relay will probably be fairly expensive through the dealer. In any case, if it turns out to be a bad relay / fuse, you can try hitting up 'mancic32' for used ones. He's a member on this forum and is parting out a C32. He may be able to sell you what you need for much less since it's used.

c3232c

Thanks! I have a feeling it's doing this because the motor is taking a dump and this is something put in place to kinda give you an early warning so you head to the dealer and get it fixed. Everybody probably thinks I am trying to pull a ricer move and have the blades kicked up on the windshield, Now I just need to paint them yellow

boohooramblers

Here's some info I found on the DVD. Upon reading, I guess it's equally likely that the fault could be the cam switch on the motor itself - that controls the positioning. Check out these relays (N10/1kL and N10/1kQ) and also check the wiper motor connector to the front SAM control unit.

c3232c

Thanks! That is some great information. I will have to wait till this next weekend before I can check it out. Thanks again, I appreciate you taking the time to help me out.

boohooramblers

No prob! - hope it all pans out!

As I was saying - you might want to preemptively hit up mancic32 for some parts while he is tearing that '04 C32 apart.

Eurocharged Rick

that is what this site is all about...people helping people!

c3232c

I just replaced the wiper motor this afternoon and it took about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It's actually pretty easy. Boohooramblers gave me some great information that pointed towards the wiper motor. I guess if anyone has the problem of the wipers stopping in the middle of the windshield they will know where to go. Now I can't wait for my Renntech pulley kit to get here and slap that on