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Front Wipers Inoperative At High Speed

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Tracer and 1997 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Test wiper/washer switch. See WIPER/WASHER SWITCH  under COMPONENT TESTING. Replace switch as necessary. If switch is okay, go to next step.
  2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect wiper motor connector. Turn ignition on. Set wiper switch for high speed operation (position 2). Measure voltage between ground and wiper motor harness connector terminal No. 5 (Red wire). See Figure . If battery voltage is present, replace wiper motor. If battery voltage is not present, repair open in Red wire between wiper motor and wiper switch. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  .
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