Wipers won't park at the bottom. Stuck at a 50 degree angle.

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Aug 7, 2011 | 10:40 PM

blinkbears

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From: Wisconsin

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Wipers won't park at the bottom. Stuck at a 50 degree angle.

They seem to work fine. Just that when I turn them off, they don't go to the bottom. Kind of annoying while driving to have them stuck up. Am I correct in assuming this is the Wiper Control Module going bad? If so, is it up under the dash? Or could it be the motor itself?

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Aug 8, 2011 | 12:14 AM

98sportjeep

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Originally Posted by blinkbears

I have the same problem, but not as bad.. it stays up around 30*, BUt when im done using them i will just reach out the window and push them down.. Not a big deal for me.. Are you even able to push them back down towards edge of windshield??

Aug 13, 2011 | 04:29 PM

blinkbears

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Ya I can push them down.

Dec 19, 2011 | 08:32 AM

Hotwire

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From: Sooke, BC

Year: 1988

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Ever figure this out? Mine parks at random spots. Always almost in park but usual. Between 20 to 30 degrees. It will park once in a while though.

Dec 19, 2011 | 03:20 PM

cruiser54

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Good chance the wiper motor bolts are loosening up.

Dec 19, 2011 | 03:31 PM

Virginia John

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You can go to AZ or AA and pick up a HELP pack with new bushings for your linkage. Easy to install and will solve your problem. I believe there is a write up on one of these forums. I did it and it works great. The pack contains a number of bushings, use only those that fit your vehicle.