2002 Expedition Wiper malfunctions help

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May 6, 2013 | 11:31 AM

snowsurfusa

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2002 Expedition Wiper malfunctions help

I have a 2002 Expedition and ocassionally for a while the rear wiper will intermitently go on and off and every once in a while the front will do the same now. All of the switches are in the off position. Any thoughts on what I need to replace. Would it just be the wiper arm/switch or could it be something else?

May 6, 2013 | 03:11 PM

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Since both the front and rear are acting up I would think you're correct in blaming the switch.

May 10, 2013 | 10:58 AM

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Still Having issues

So I got a new switch for the steering column and the problem continues with the rear wiper going on and off on it's own. Any thoughts out there as to what else I can try to fix the problem?

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May 10, 2013 | 11:45 AM

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Is the front wiper issue now solved because of the new switch?

In the under hood fuse box there is a rear wiper up #209 and a rear wiper down #205 relay. If the spring is broken in the rear wiper up relay then any bounce could trigger the movement of the rear wiper.

May 10, 2013 | 01:08 PM

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still having problems

no, the front one is still going off as well.

May 10, 2013 | 10:22 PM

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Oh boy, this is going to be one of those strange ones.

May 14, 2013 | 06:57 PM

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GEM Module question

I have been told that my GEM module is bad and needs to be replaced. I have had a couple of people tell me that it isn't worth buying an aftermarket Module as they just don't work, even though they are half the price.
I have also been told that this is not a do it yourself project as the module needs to be programmed which needs to be done by dealer or independent shop.

Can someone please advise if this it the case?

thanks,