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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Last year I had a problem with my windshield wipers randomly turning on, but it was usually when I used my blinker. And it only happened in cold weather. Now it does it all of the time when I use the blinker OR turn the steering wheel. I have no idea why turning the steering wheel would trigger the wipers to rotate but it seems like it does. So am I needing an entire new switch/arm? Electrical problems **** me off.
 
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Yea Kevin thats what it sounds like. You will have to replace the multi-funtion switch. Its not hard to do. Helpful hint, use the factory OEM part. Good Luck
 
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Thanks man, I'll try that.
 
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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didnt i tell you this. lol.
 
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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You just said buy a new blinker switch, and they're like $60. lol
 
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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you probably switch the *** and u turned the blinker on lol
 
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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Well I cleaned and greased the contacts, but it still does it. My brother noticed one of the wires (The blue one I guess) is crimped, so he wants to pull the switch out and rewire it.
 
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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You just said buy a new blinker switch, and they're like $60. lol
i said its the blinker switch, buy a new one. lol.
 
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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But I gotta buy a head unit and a new battery. And tint. lol
 
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Your car is possessed, you just need an exorcism!! A priest and some holy water and she'll work just fine. You'll have to name her Linda now.
 
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Lol, dude that sucks. So every time you turn your wipers go off too?
 
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