Wipers stopped working

[ElCajonee]

It rains about three days a year in Southern Cal. Of course when I'm about ten miles from home and God says "let's test the wipers". They worked for about five minutes then just stopped. Any ideas as to where to check? Mine is a 2008 376 Challenger. Thanks.

[camperkids]

What chassis are we talking about? Jim

[ElCajonee]

It's a Workhorse Chassis.

[toneumanns]

Some wipers have a fusible link in addition to the fuse in the fuse box.

[camperkids]

Workhorse had a problem with the wiper harness where the wiper motor connects to the main harness getting water in the connection. If you look it is direct line with the grille opening. The best solution is to unplug the harness and dry it out seal it and move it up higher where it's protected. Most have a problem with them not shutting off when wet. Sounds like yours might have shorted out form getting wet and blew a fuse or knocked out a relay... Hope this is of some help.... Jim

[ElCajonee]

Turned out to be the Motor. So far working good. Dealer replaced for $50 under the extended warranty. Cant complain.

[KC1BUD]

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Originally Posted by ElCajonee It rains about three days a year in Southern Cal. Of course when I'm about ten miles from home and God says "let's test the wipers". They worked for about five minutes then just stopped. Any ideas as to where to check? Mine is a 2008 376 Challenger. Thanks.

Here is a thought, I run Rain-X in every vehicle I own. You can run at freeway speed in a downpour without the wipers. Water bead up and runs off. I have used both kinds of Rain-X, the fluid that you run in your washer bottle and the type you apply to the windshield.

[KC1BUD]

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Originally Posted by ElCajonee It rains about three days a year in Southern Cal. Of course when I'm about ten miles from home and God says "let's test the wipers". They worked for about five minutes then just stopped. Any ideas as to where to check? Mine is a 2008 376 Challenger. Thanks.

Here is a thought, I run Rain-X in every vehicle I own. You can run at freeway speed in a downpour without the wipers. Water bead up and runs off. I have used both kinds of Rain-X, the fluid that you run in your washer bottle and the type you apply to the windshield.