Front wipers only work on high

Tiny
MICHAEL PECORARO
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  • 2003 FORD EXPLORER
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The front wipers only work on high and will not park and the front washer does not work. I changed the column mounted master switch assembly that controls front and rear wipers turn signals and hi lo lights, no difference. Then I changed the wiper motor still no difference. I am at a loss for what else to check or change. Thank you for your previous help it definitely pointed me in the correct direction.
Monday, December 18th, 2017 AT 8:55 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon my name is Roy and I will assist.

Does the delay and the washers work?

Let me get a diagram for you.

Roy
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 AT 8:25 AM
Tiny
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Okay, check the dark blue wire coming out of the switch at the motor for power with key and wipers commanded to high.

If you have power, motor is bad. If you do not then the multi function switch is the failure.

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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 AT 8:30 AM
Tiny
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No the wipers only work on high and no delay or low speeds will not park and the washer pump does not work they both stopped working at the same time I changed the switch and the motor still no difference
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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 1:33 PM
Tiny
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Did you check the voltage as I suggested?

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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 1:34 PM
Tiny
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Not yet you mean the blue wire when you say switch do you mean the turn signal switch
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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 1:38 PM
Tiny
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No, to the motor. Want to make sure proper signal is being sent to the motor

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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 1:40 PM
Tiny
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I have changed the motor and the switch with no change
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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 1:44 PM
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This has nothing to do with changing parts. We are trying to determine if there is a wiring fault. That is why I am asking for voltage checks.
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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 1:47 PM
Tiny
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So check the blue wire coming out of the motor for power correct and if there is power what is the next step and if there is no power what is the next step
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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 2:11 PM
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If there is power, it indicates a wiper motor issue. If there is no power it is either the multifunction switch or wiring

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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 2:13 PM
Tiny
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So this would knock out both the wiper motor and washer pump
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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 2:15 PM
Tiny
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No. We are going wherever it takes us. You very well may have a bad new part. Performing proper diagnostics eliminates throwing parts at it for a fix.

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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 2:19 PM
Tiny
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Ok thank you sorry to be a pest I am feeling under the weather today I will check it tomorrow when there is day lite and not so cold again thank you
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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 2:24 PM
Tiny
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No problem. We are here to help you.

Get back to us when you can

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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 2:28 PM

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