Windshield wipers stopped working

1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
215,000 MILES
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MIKESTURGILL
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Wipers won't work. Started with just the delay. Could only operate on slow and fast. Then slow quit working. Could only operated on fast. After about a month now not even the fast works. Now have no wiper functions at all.
Dec 19, 2020 at 4:16 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Based on your description, I suspect it is related to the wiper control module. However, let's start by confirming there is power to the motor. If you look at pic 1, I highlighted a fuse that powers the wiper motor. It is fuse 16 in the instrument panel fuse box. That is what powers the motor and module. If it is blown, replace it. Pic 2 shows its location in the box. In addition to just checking the fuse, confirm there is power both to it and from it. Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Do this and let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe

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Dec 20, 2020 at 10:16 PM
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MIKESTURGILL
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Thank you very much for your reply joe. With the holidays I haven't had a chance to dig into it yet but I will starting tomorrow. Thanks for your detailed response!
Dec 28, 2020 at 9:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I hope you had a good Christmas. Let me know when you get to it. I'll be here. Also, feel free to ask questions if you have them.

Take care,
Joe
Dec 28, 2020 at 10:28 PM