2005 Chevy Impala windshield wipers

2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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AMANDAROCHELLE
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2005 Chevy Impala 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 62000 miles
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When I turn my windshield wipers off they stop in the upright possion instead of laying down.
Feb 5, 2008 at 4:56 PM
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DENNYP
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Wipers Blades Do Not Park
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Action
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1
Did you review the system operation and perform the necessary inspections?
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Go to Step 2
Go to Symptoms

2
Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
Turn the wiper switch to OFF.
Disconnect the wiper/washer switch connector.
Do the wipers park?
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Go to Step 3
Go to Step 4

3
Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Did you complete the replacement?
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Go to Step 9
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4
Measure the voltage from the wiper/washer switch connector (vehicle side), terminal B6, to ground.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?
1.0 V
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 5

5
Replace the wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?
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Go to Step 9
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6
Reconnect the wiper/washer switch connector.
Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
Measure the voltage from the wiper motor connector, terminal D, to ground.
Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?
1.0 V
Go to Step 8
Go to Step 7

7
Replace the wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?
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Go to Step 9
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8
Repair the short to voltage in CKT 113. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?
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Go to Step 9
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9
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?
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System OK
Go to Step 2
Apr 3, 2008 at 9:28 PM