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Wipers Run With Switch Off

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Inspect wiper motor and WCM connectors. WCM is located at fuse block. Repair connections as necessary. If connections are okay, go to next step.
  2. Unplug wiper motor. Set wiper switch to OFF position. At harness connector, check continuity between Black/Pink wire and Dark Blue/Orange wire terminals, and between Yellow/Red wire and Black wire terminals. If continuity does not exist for either pair of wires, go to next step. If wires are okay, replace wiper motor.
  3. Check continuity of Black/Pink wire, Yellow/Red wire, and Dark Blue/Orange wire between wiper motor and WCM. Check Black wire for continuity to ground. Repair open wire(s) as necessary. If wires are okay, go to next step.
  4. Measure resistance between Orange wire and Brown/White wire terminals of WCM connector. If resistance is 45,000-50,000 ohms, replace WCM. If resistance is not as specified, test wiper switch. See WIPER SWITCH TEST  . If wiper switch is okay, check for open Orange wire or Brown/White wire between wiper switch and WCM.