2000 Cadillac Deville windshield wiper

KINGNICK1

MEMBER
2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE
V8
AWD
AUTOMATIC
111,800 MILES

Hello my windshield wiper constantly stays on even when you shut it off and I was wondering what needs to be brought to stop this

Monday, May 4th, 2009 AT 5:25 PM

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FACTORYJACK

MECHANIC
4,159 POSTS

Wipers Always On
Step
Action
Value(s)
Yes
No

1
Did you review the Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?
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Go to Step 2
Go to Symptoms

2
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Move the wiper switch to all positions and then to OFF.
Disconnect the wiper/washer switch connector.
Do the wipers still operate?
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Go to Step 5
Go to Step 3

3
Test for a short to voltage in the pigtail wires leading to the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to Step 18
Go to Step 4

4
Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle.

Did you complete the replacement?
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Go to Step 18
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5
Turn the ignition OFF and then back to RUN.

Do the wipers still operate?
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Go to Step 7
Go to Step 6

6
Replace the wiper motor. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement.

Did you complete the replacement?
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Go to Step 18
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7
Measure the voltage from the washer input circuit of the wiper/washer switch connector to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?
1.0 V
Go to Step 8
Go to Step 11

8
Reconnect the wiper/washer switch connector.
Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
Measure the voltage from the washer input circuit of the wiper motor to a good ground.
Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?
1.0 V
Go to Step 10
Go to Step 9

9
Replace the wiper motor. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement.

Did you complete the replacement?