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Windshield Wiper Problem - 5/11/2006 10:20:49 PM

jmcolwell

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1998 Camry LE - Windshield wipers do not work on "intermittent". Also, the wipers work fine when turned on - however they stop in place (usually in the middle of the windshield) the instant the switch is turned off. Does this mean I'll have to replace the wiper motor or is there possibly a fix to correct the problem?
Thanks for any help.

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RE: Windshield Wiper Problem - 6/2/2006 2:14:25 PM

marc780

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Sounds like the stalk switch? Before changing it it might be worth a try to clean the contacts inside it, the ones inside the steering column at the very end of the stalk. Also sometimes switches can be fixed by soldering.
If none of this is a fix maybe you can find a replacement at the junk yard for cheap. I know they charge a $$$mint at the dealer and this is the only other place you can find the part.

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RE: Windshield Wiper Problem - 10/26/2007 6:27:46 PM

dredwin

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Sorry to bring up this old thread but my sister gave my kid her old camry (98 LE) with the same problem. I bought a used switch off ebay, which was claimed to have worked...but same problem as before. Did i get taken for a ride by my ebay purchase or is there a relay or fuse that could be causing the problem.

Any thoughts?

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RE: Windshield Wiper Problem - 10/27/2007 4:11:30 AM

pedro

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It sounds like the park switch inside the motor housing. It prevents the wiper from stopping until it reaches park postion at the bottom of the sweep. I also think that if the part switch does not work then the intermittent timer will not engage. Not sure if you can buy a new switch, clean/fix the existing or just have to replace the motor. You'll have to remove motor and inspect/test switch.

< Message edited by pedro -- 10/27/2007 4:14:01 AM >

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RE: Windshield Wiper Problem - 10/27/2007 8:37:04 PM

dredwin

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Thanks Pedro...I'll give it a shot (cleaning the motor and the switches inside.)

I'll try to find a used motor if that doesn't work.

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