Windshield wipers not working, suspect the switch?

2013 JAGUAR XJ
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ANTHONYFRANCO
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All of a sudden, the windshield wipers stopped working checking the fuses. Did purchase a replacement windshield wiper switch unfortunately not the problem getting to the switch was a problem. However, windshield wipers are still not working. Any thoughts?
Jun 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Yes, there are 6 fuses that run the system, you need to check for power both at the fuse and through the fuse, here is a guide to help:

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

Please test the fuses #31 and 38 with the system on in the fuse panel in the left rear seat backrest and test the 50 amp and 250-amp fuses in the battery fuse panel in the left rear of the luggage compartment. And finally test the fuse #26 in the fuse panel under the hood, (right rear). Let me know how the tests go. The system can have a bad ground at the left side of the engine compartment.

I have also seen the microprocessor go bad in the central fuse panel, here are the wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works, I would run a CAN scan as well to see if any codes are stored, you can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

Here is the scanner for $26.00:

https://amzn.to/4gdSpcb

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Jun 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM