Wiper problems on Buick Regal

Joined: Jun 01, 2008 Posts: 1

Hi, I am a new member and I am having a problem with the wipers on my 98 Regal GS. It started by ocasionally starting on its own. Now, the wipers will not shut off most of the time. When they do, it is not in the normal down position but they stay right at 12:00 O'clock. Straight up!!!Someone told me it is the switch. So my questions are where do I fing the switch, what does it look like and how do I get it off and replaced with a new one.Thanks for any help.86C4EVER

External Since: Mar 13, 2006 Posts: 16

86C4EVER wrote:

>Hi, I am having a problem with the wipers on my 98 Regal GS. It
>started by ocasionally starting on its own. Now, the wipers will not
>shut off most of the time. When they do, it is not in the normal
>down position but they stay right at 12:00 O’clock. Straight
>up!!!Someone told me it is the switch. So my questions are where
>do I fing the switch, what does it look like and how do I get it off
>and replaced with a new one.Thanks for any help.86C4EVER

Usually, rather than the switch on on the column or dash, it is the
wiper control circuit board. These are notorious for failing. Some
folks re-solder the connections on the board.

Auto parts suppliers have the motor assembly (which includes the
circuit board) available.

See this discussion:

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef11f33

The topic has come up on this group also, if you use google or other
archive search.