Windshield wipers only work on high?

2004 MERCURY SABLE
100,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDYY
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My windshield wipers only work on high, and they do not park. There is no low or no intermittent they shut off where you shut them off at. I replaced the multi switch in the steering column and also the wiper motor I now have the GEM out. I was wondering if there’s a pin out diagram that I could test continuity on the pins from the GEM module that’s already out do you think this is the problem?
Apr 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Yep, you are on the right track, the GEM controls the wipers this way. I would replace it which should fix the problem.
Apr 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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They are not manufactured anymore. so, I have to try to go to a junkyard and find a compatible GEM mod for my 2004 Mercury Sable LS premium. Do you know what cars are compatible with the swap? I have power locks power windows sunroof so forth anti-theft my VIN number is. 1MEFM55S84A621815 in my research it says 2004 2005 say all LS or Taurus will fit.
Apr 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Is it a common problem for these GEM modules to go on a 04 Sable?
Apr 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Thanks I really appreciate your help.
Apr 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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That is what I took out of the sable I have.
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Apr 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Yep, that is it, here are the cars you that should fit your car:

2004-2005 Mercury Sable LS models (sedan or wagon, with similar options)

2004-2005 Ford Taurus SEL models (particularly ones with sunroof, anti-theft, power locks/windows)

Let us know how it goes.

Apr 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Thank you.
Apr 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Apr 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM