1998 Dodge Caravan wipers and window

1998 DODGE CARAVAN
11,700 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STU ADAM
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The windshield wipers suddenly started working intermittent and sometimes steady when they are turned off. They sometimes for with any issues for an hour so then suddenly start the intermittent thing. On clear days I have to take the fuse switch out. Also the passenger side window sometimes will not work. it is a power window. If I wait for a while or sometimes turn the van off and then , they will work. I have already changed the switch in it.

Any suggestions.
Nov 8, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Honestly, the wipers is either a bad switch, relay or there is a bad ground. As far as the window, when it doesn't work, have you checked to see if there is power to it?
Nov 9, 2010 at 7:22 AM
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STU ADAM
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thanks for the quick reply. As soon as I am able, I will be contributing to you. I have changed the relay but have not done anything to the switch yet. But the indicators that are happening suggests the bad ground, which I never thought of. I will check that out.
As for the window, I have not checked that. Again it is intermittent and suddenly when we are driving it wont work, so we keep checking it and sometimes after 20 mins, it suddenly works. It will not move either from the master switch ont he drivers side.
Nov 9, 2010 at 9:27 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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As far as the window, make sure to check the wiring between the door and door frame. Many times it will break down there from movement.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Nov 9, 2010 at 1:23 PM