My wipers will be running fine and stop for no reason. With the wiper switch still on I can get out of the truck and push down on oneof the wiper arms and the wipers will start up again, but will certainly stop again. Have any suggestions?

Not sure what year your truck is but on later models there is a wiper module. On my '96 I had to replace the wiper module that was located under dash on passenger side

what car, what year? gee? a suz, what?
it can only be 4 things. (all cars)
1: the wiper motor is bad. (it has contacts inside for timing.
2: the wiper shaft is stripped, nah you said both stalled.
3: the wiring is bad.
4: the combo switch for the above is bad.

DIY, with what , no tools? no meter.?
with no tools one can only GUESS,
roll dice, and replace a part.
after spending $500 on parts and the wires are good then what.
yes, buy a meter.

it could be a bad ground wire.

when you turn on most wipers, the combo switch sends
that signal( just 12v ) to the motor.
the motor is self booting, that is , it only needs the start up
and then it self provides its own power,
ive restored wiper motors, many.
then the motor runs until it his the dead spot in ITS, internal
sustain switch and the halts. if the combo switch is off.
but if the wiper fails to return, this is a bad wiper motor.
(overloaded by ice, sure)
the motor can fail 2 ways, but
id say the sustain switch is at EOL. end of life.

this is the most common design.
check your FSM for yours. the factor service manual.
or alldata dot com. sure.

Intermittent Speed Windshield Wipers
The intermittent wiper speed is activated with grounds controlled by the multifunction switch inputs to the windshield wiper motor module. The windshield wiper motor module then activates the windshield wiper RUN/PARK relay coil and switches voltage through the windshield wiper high/low relay. The high/low relay remains deactivated supplying the voltage to the wiper motor low speed input and activates the windshield wiper motor. When the windshield wiper motor module receives the grounded input, the motor continues to operate until Hall effect senses magnet to turn off RUN/PARK sense the output to the windshield wiper RUN/PARK software, deactivating the relay and disconnecting voltage to the wiper motor. The windshield wipers remain parked until the windshield wiper motor module completes a time-out and then repeats the intermittent windshield wiper cycle.

• The intermittent windshield wiper speed does not operate correctly

• Multifunction switch.
• Circuitry.
• Windshield wiper motor.

• Go To Pinpoint Test D .

Pinpoint Test D: The Intermittent Windshield Wiper Speed Does Not Operate Correctly
Normal Operation During normal operation, the windshield wiper motor receives voltage at all times through battery junction box (BJB) fuse 1 (30A), circuit 65 (DG). The windshield wiper motor also receives power with the ignition switch in RUN or ACC positions through central junction box (CJB) fuse 33 (15A), circuit 1002 (BK/PK). Ground is provided to the windshield wiper motor through circuit 676 (PK/OG) and circuit 57 (BK). The run/park and high/low relays are contained in the wiper motor electronics. Mode of operation is dependant on the signal(s) received from the multifunction switch.

Possible Causes
• Multifunction switch
• Open in circuit 57 (BK), 56 (DB/OG), 61 (YE/RD) or 63 (RD)
• Windshield wiper motor

PINPOINT TEST D: THE INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Test Step Result / Action to Take D1 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH

• Key in OFF position.
• Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202b.
• Carry out the multifunction switch component test. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 149 for schematic and connector information.
  
• Did the multifunction switch pass the component test?

Yes
GO to D2 .

No
INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to Section 211-05 . TEST the system for normal operation. D2 CHECK CIRCUIT 57 (BK) FOR OPEN

• Measure the resistance between multifunction switch C202b-6, circuit 57 (BK), harness side and ground.
• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to D3 .

No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation. D3 CHECK CIRCUITS 56 (DB/OG), 61 (YE/RD) AND 63 (RD) FOR OPENS

• Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125.
• Using the following table, measure the resistance between multifunction switch C202b harness side and windshield wiper motor C125 harness side:
  
  Multifunction Switch C202b Windshield Wiper Motor C125 Pin 2, circuit 56 (DB/OG) Pin 10, circuit 56 (DB/OG) Pin 4, circuit 61 (YE/RD) Pin 1, circuit 61 (YE/RD) Pin 1, circuit 63 (RD) Pin 9, circuit 63 (RD) Pin 3, circuit 58 (WH) Pin 11, circuit 58 (WH)
• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to D4 .

No
REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. TEST the system for normal operation. D4 CHECK FOR CORRECT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION

• Disconnect all wiper motor connectors.
• Check for:
  • corrosion.
  • pushed-out pins.
• Connect all wiper motor connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
• Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
• Is the concern still present?

Yes
GO to D5 .

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation. D5 CHECK THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

• Key in OFF position.
• Disconnect: Windshield Wiper Motor C125.
• Carry out the windshield wiper motor component test as outlined in this section.
• Did the windshield wiper motor pass the component test?

Yes
The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by incorrect binding pivot arm adjustment. REFER to Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment in this section. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. REFER to Windshield Wiper Motor in this section.

replace the wiper motor, the parking switch is either shorted or out of kilter

sounds like the parking swich in the wiper motor is faulthy ,u may be better off getting a second hand wiper motor for it

It could be the washer switch is bad. If you have intermittent wipers the control circuit is probably bad. Lee

The multi- function switch (turn signal switch) Your wipers are control by this switch. This problem is very common on dodge and chrysler with this switch failing.

Hey,
The earing that connects the wiper arm to the motor is ground down. You need to replace the wiper arms or the motor depending on which "gears" are ground down. The wiper motor is here:
http://www2.partstrain.com/store/?Ntt=Windshield&N=1684%2011369%204294965613

Wiper arm here:

http://www2.partstrain.com/store/?Ntt=wiper+arm&N=1684%2B11369%2B4294965613

Hope this helps!

Mike

Try blowing the switch out with compressed air moving it from every position. If this fails, replace the switch. Frankster016

have u tried tightening the wiper arms? where they attach to the car.