2004 Acura MDX Windshield wipers don't work

SAMWHEELS

MEMBER
2004 ACURA MDX
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

Hi, my windshield wipers unfortunately got stuck in the drying mechanism of my local car wash. They were a little tweaked when I left, so I tried to move them, thinking maybe they were jammed. The mechanic came out, and moved them, but now they are stuck in the up position, and will not move. Any idea what might be the problem, and how big of a repair bill might I expect (above 1K, below 1K) Thanks for your help.

Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 9:35 PM

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
110,176 POSTS

Hi,

Does anything happen when you try turning them on? For example, do they try to move? Do you hear the wiper motor run?

The idea of how it happened leads me to think something happened with the linkage which may have caused the fuse to fail. I attached the wiring schematic below, so you have a reference. Start by checking fuse 12 under the dash in the fuse box. When you check it, confirm there is power to and from it.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Pic three below shows the fuse location in the box. Check this and let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

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