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Wipers Will Not Shut Off

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  1. Turn wiper switch to OFF position. Disconnect 6-pin connector from wiper motor. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using a DVOM, measure voltage between chassis ground and terminal "B" (Gray wire) of wiper motor 6-pin connector. See Figure .
  2. If zero volts is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is present, check for short to battery voltage in Gray wire. If wire is okay, replace wiper switch.
  3. Disconnect 3-pin connector from wiper motor. Measure voltage between chassis ground and terminal "A" (Purple wire) terminal of wiper motor 3-pin connector. See Figure . If zero volts is present, repair short to battery voltage in Yellow wire between wiper motor connectors.
  4. If battery voltage is present, check for short to battery voltage in Purple wire. If Purple wire is okay, replace wiper switch.