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joejet26404
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Mar 7, 2010, 1:21 PM

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I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota pick-up truck. I have a question regarding the intermittent windshield wipers. Can someone tell me if there is an easy fix for the intermittent wipers? The wipers work fine, but the intermittent function doesn't work at all. I'm hoping I can just replace a relay or something. The guy at an auto parts store I talked to said the whole unit has to be replaced. Can someone tell me if there is an easy fix?

Any input anybody might have regarding this problem will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Joe


nickwarner
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Mar 7, 2010, 2:28 PM

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Re: Intermittent Windshield Wipers Sign In

Many of these have something of a circuit board built into the wiper motor, making it need to be replaced as a unit. If the new price is too high for your taste you may find some luck with a salvage yard unit


joejet26404
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Jan 21, 2011, 1:49 PM

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Good news. Last weekend I simply replaced a relay that's located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) and the intermittent windshield wipers now work great! The part only cost a little under $14 at my local Dodge Dealer.

Just thought I would give this board an update.

Joe


Hammer Time
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Jan 21, 2011, 2:45 PM

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Wow, you've been working on this for a year?



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joejet26404
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Jan 21, 2011, 3:15 PM

Post #5 of 6 (2618 views)
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No, I haven't been working on it lately. More than one person said that I would have to replace the whole intermittent unit, so I decided that I would leave it as is. I didn't want to put a lot of money into my truck since it is used only as a work truck and it is older. Last weekend the blower stopped working. I went to the dealer to replace that relay, while I was at it, I decided to replace the intermittent wiper relay as well. Now both the blower and the wipers work perfectly.

Thanks for your reply,

Joe


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 21, 2011, 4:13 PM

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Good job, Joe. Dilligence pays off. You earned a star!
Loren
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