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Old 05-15-2010, 11:38 AM
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My 95 is havin a small problem. When ya turn the key to the on spot the windshield wipers work. But as soon as the Jeep starts and I hit wiper controls.....NOTHIN!! Done checked all the fuses and ran out of ideas. Can somebody help?
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sounds like a short to the ignition switch...
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Hope it aint gonna be costly. Low budget here.
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it might be as easy as taking apart the steering column & finding the short to solder!

if not go snag what ya need from the junk yard...
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Cool thanks Ryan. I'll try the column and see.
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Let us know what you find out!?!? & Again welcome to the site!
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That was it bro. A simple wire had come loose. Took all of 5 minutes to fix. Thanks man. Now I can get the wife to quit sayin I bought a lemon cause the wipers didnt work...LOL.
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lol, if thats all it takes to get the wife going. You might want to sell it now. My wife just learned to visit me in the driveway after awhile.
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Nah it gets me outta the house and her hair. First 4x4 since forever and it aint goin no where
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