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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1992CARAVAN FWD V6-201 3.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESSYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESWIPERS STOP WHEN SWITCH TURNED OFF (DO NOT PARK)
1992 Dodge and Ram Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L
Wipers Stop When Switch Turned Off (Do Not Park)
1992 Dodge and Ram Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3LSECTION Wipers Stop When Switch Turned Off (Do Not Park)
1. Disconnect motor wiring harness connector and clean terminals. Reconnect connector and test motor.
2. If condition persists, set wiper switch to Off position. Disconnect motor wiring connector. Connect a voltmeter to motor ground strap and other lead to terminal 2 on harness connector.
3. If voltage is not present, check for an open circuit in wiring harness or wiper control switch.
4. If voltage is present, connect an ohmmeter between terminals 3 and 1.
5. If continuity exists, problem is a defective motor.
6. If no continuity exists, problem is an open circuit in wiper control switch or wiring harness.
2. If condition persists, set wiper switch to Off position. Disconnect motor wiring connector. Connect a voltmeter to motor ground strap and other lead to terminal 2 on harness connector.
3. If voltage is not present, check for an open circuit in wiring harness or wiper control switch.
4. If voltage is present, connect an ohmmeter between terminals 3 and 1.
5. If continuity exists, problem is a defective motor.
6. If no continuity exists, problem is an open circuit in wiper control switch or wiring harness.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.