1988 Buick Lesabre wipers

1988 BUICK LESABRE
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1988 Buick Lesabre 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 178k miles
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i have an 88 buick lesabre and it has a wiper problem, when i shut off the wipers, it takes about 8-10 wipes before it decides to park, what is wrong?
Apr 10, 2008 at 12:22 PM
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IF they operate in "lo" then replace the park switch.
Apr 10, 2008 at 1:55 PM
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the park switch? would that be the turn signal switch assembly?
Apr 11, 2008 at 9:46 AM
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No, sorry for the lack of clarity.

What you want is a wiper motor/module assy. I use the napa brand reman units. They are reasonable in cost and dependable. The park switch is internal.
Apr 11, 2008 at 2:04 PM
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thank you!
Apr 11, 2008 at 9:36 PM
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