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Post by Greg K on Nov 2, 2023 17:37:04 GMT -6
Greetings Aurora fanciers!
Quick question: Have an of you had the situation in your 2001-2003 Auroras where if you turn on the wiper AND wash the windshield that the wipers won't stop wiping? At least until you stop and restart car.
I'm wondering if it's the plug connection just below the windshield near the wiper transmission on the driver's side, the actual wiper motor unit itself on the firewall under the hood, or the wiper switch on the stalk near the steering wheel (which I doubt).
Any thoughts? This sounds like the kind of common problem that would affect at least a few of us.
Thanks for any help, Greg
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Post by RCA1186 on Nov 3, 2023 8:16:06 GMT -6
I would guess it's an issue with the rain sense if you have it
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Post by Paulaurora on Nov 3, 2023 9:48:56 GMT -6
Rain sensor or Wiper motor or the actual stock. So if you do have rain sensor disconnect and see if it does same after it.
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Post by Paulaurora on Nov 12, 2023 19:10:30 GMT -6
any update on this?  |
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Post by Greg K on Nov 13, 2023 20:19:23 GMT -6
Hi team!
My car doesn't have the Rainsense, so not a factor here.
Turns out just a worn out wiper motor.
I went to the parts yard and pulled a replacement from a 2002 LeSabre. (Interchange wiper motors for 2001-2003 Auroras also include 2000-2005 Buick LeSabres, Cadillac De Villes and Pontiac Bonnevilles.)
I must be getting old and silly -- I actually enjoyed replacing it. Took my time and enjoyed the sunshine, although it was pretty cool up her in Edmonton, Canada, just a little above freezing.
Before I started the removal of the old wiper motor, I put masking tape on windshield and marked position of wiper arms before I detached them, so I could re-install them later properly.)
As well, before I 'installed' the replacement motor, I just plugged it in and watched to see if it worked.
Also, before I reattached arms, I turned wipers ON and then OFF so the wiper motor could reset itself to the stop/wipers down position. Never forget this part!
Final comment: The problem wasn't wiring or my turn-signal lever stalk -- it was totally worn out/burned out circuit board -- probably cracked solder joints in the original wiper motor electronics.
Now I have a functioning wiper, and I'm pleased. Cost me 30 bucks and a skinned knuckle. I've yet to do an Aurora repair without drawing blood. I guess we're just blood brothers!
As always, thanks to you all for your amazing help,
Love this site,
Greg "Dr K" Kennedy
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Post by Paulaurora on Nov 14, 2023 9:00:50 GMT -6
Thats a good news Awesome ! |
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