Wiper system

BILL LENART

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1996 FORD RANGER

wipers quit Smelled something electrical cook. Replaced motor and burned out fuse. I have no power to new motor. Is there a relay somewhere that cooked? I unfortunately don't have an owners manual or schematic of system. Any help before it rains or snows would be great.

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DAVE H

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Wiper Hi-Lo Relay...In engine compartment fuse/relay box.
Wiper Run/Park Relay...In engine compartment fuse/relay box.

If you smelled burnt wiring, I would check where it goes into the steering column first, may have rubbed through

Attached below are the wiring diagrams for your wipers

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Thursday, November 20th, 2008 AT 5:34 AM

JSONGER

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1996 FORD RANGER
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
150,880 MILES

I have a 1996 Ranger XLT that is in good, almost perfict, running condition but the body needs alot of work. The problem is that a few days ago in the middle of a rain storm my wiper blades stoped working and I havent been able to get them to work sense. Im not sure if its a fuse problem, or if the motor is burned up.

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Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 AT 6:26 PM (Merged)

R_WILLIAMS

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Start by using your owners' manual. Find your windshield wiper fuse, look and see if it has blown. If that's not the case, then use your owners' manual to find your windshield wiper relay. Check that as well.

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Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 AT 6:26 PM (Merged)

TOMHAY72

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1996 FORD RANGER

Electrical problem
1996 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have replaced the smart switch and have checked the fuses but the wipers only work spasmatically. I have been playing with wires under the hood and it seems to have helped some but when I crank it up they quit working for a bit

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Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 AT 6:26 PM (Merged)

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