Windshield wipers have speed issues 1991 Cherokee
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From: Granby CO.
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L 6-cyl
I have installed a new motor and better-used linkage. The wipers move slow. They speed up when the windshield is wet. They seem to have no power.
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From: Southern Texas (former AZ & Aus)
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: I6 4.0L
X2... I'd start with that too..plus it's free...just takes a little of your time. At least then you'd know that all of your electrical contacts are good and can rule them out if there was an underlying issue besides that.
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From: Granby CO.
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L 6-cyl
I resolved my problem with the slow wipers. The relay connectors were corroded. I clean the connectors and ground a metal fingernail file to the with of the connecter and cleaned the connectors in the fuse box then I put some dielectric grease on the connectors. The wipers are now working properly. I was so impressed on how the wipers work I clean every fuse and relay in the fuse box. Thanks for the advice.
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From: Dominican Republic
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: inline 6
I have the same issue. Slow but speeds up a little when wet. Now the wiper auto park is acting weird. It stops at different positions instead of at the base of the windshield but only when I push the wiper arm tab (which has it do 2 swipes). It has an intermittent wiper function and that works well and wipers park correctly. It's only when I push the wiper tab on the stalk. .
Cruiser recommended adding another ground to the wiper motor. I did that a couple of weeks ago but it didn't fix the problem. I have good ground and 12V at the motor.
The motor is new but I'm guessing that's my problem.
Cruiser recommended adding another ground to the wiper motor. I did that a couple of weeks ago but it didn't fix the problem. I have good ground and 12V at the motor.
The motor is new but I'm guessing that's my problem.
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From: Granby CO.
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L 6-cyl
My problem was the fuse terminal was corroded. I took a fingernail file, cleaned the terminals, and used dielectric grease to help stop any more corrosion. This solved my problem. I cleaned every fused in my fuse box this way.
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