Windshield wipers not working

Tiny
JERRIKA
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  • 1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
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My windshield wipers was working this morning but when I got out of work started driving home it was raining and I tried to turn them on they wouldn’t work at all. They would not come on at all.
Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 5:51 PM

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Tiny
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This could be a relay or a fuse so we need to start with checking those. I attached the wiring diagram for your review but if you are not sure here are some guides that will help with the testing of them. If the fuses and relays are okay then we need to check for power at the motor with the switch turned on to see if you have power. If you do then the motor is the issue. If there is no power then the switch or wiring is the issue.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Let's start with this first and go from there. Thanks
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM
Tiny
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I don’t have the tools to check fuse.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM
Tiny
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Okay. Unfortunately our only other options are to just start replacing the fuses and relay and retest. Then replace the switch if that doesn't work then the motor. However, this is not wise as it is clearly just guessing and can be expensive and frustrating.

Are you able to get access to some from a friend or neighbor? If not, we will need to take it to a shop and have it checked out.

I wish this was an issue I could just tell you what it was but we need to do some testing to find out.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 6:45 PM

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