Disconnect wiper motor until wiper switch replacement?

1998HONDAUSER

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1998 HONDA CIVIC
2WD
MANUAL
120,000 MILES

My wipers run all the time, and I can’t turn them off. Independent Honda shop says I need a new wiper switch. Quoted $375-$425 for the repair depending on if they use an aftermarket or OEM part. The part is less than $100. The car is in another city, and I want to make the repair myself. I want to wait until I get home in case I run into issues. Need to stop the wipers. Can’t reach/see the fuse to remove it. Considering disconnecting the wiper motor. Any issues driving the car 300 miles with the wiper motor disconnected?

Sunday, November 24th, 2024 AT 11:54 AM

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KEN L

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As long as it doesn't rain you should be okay. Here is how to change the wiper switch out and how to remove the fuse to stop them. It is fuse #26 in the fuse panel under the dash. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.

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Sunday, November 24th, 2024 AT 1:01 PM

1998HONDAUSER

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Thanks for your reply. Yes, I tried to remove the fuse but having a hard time getting far enough under the dash to see clearly and to reach and remove the fuse. Fuse # 26 is in the least accessible row :( Thanks again.

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Sunday, November 24th, 2024 AT 2:49 PM

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