I own a 2001 XJ Jeep Cherokee Sport, and the rear wiper is behaving strangely. When I turn it on, the intermittent doesn't do a full wipe, more like a 1/3 or 1/4, then stops, and then does a bit more then stops, and so on. But when I use the window cleaning spray it wipes completely normal. My wiper button is a switch, when switched on has a single intermittent wiper setting, and when held down does the cleaning process. Any idea or suggestions as to what may be causing this would greatly be appreciated.

Thanx, Jason

 

bump! same issue, and ideas?

 

my 98 xj same thing poor ground to body tigthened nut to grd no mo prob

 

where was the nut at?

 

bump for same problem with a slight difference. Mine only works when I spray the washer fluid. Doesnt work on the intermittent mode.

 

I recently solve my issue that started as yours is doing now. It will get worse and quit altogether. I pulled the motor out of the hatch an disassembled the gearbox on the motor. All the factory grease has solidified and the output shaft was very stiff. After removing, cleaning, greasing and reassembling mine works as it should.

Hope this helps!

 

thanks mine was loose grd tighened grd to motor tightened nut that holds unit lift gate grds to body

 

Man, mine does that too....(97 xj sport) i'll see if that's it. Thanx guys

 

This normally happens... I've also encountered this on my rear wiper before...
Just a few cleaning and greasing will get the job done...