after replacing stalk, wipers randomly do not work

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Nov 5, 2009 | 11:55 PM

ngng

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after replacing stalk, wipers randomly do not work

they seem to work for a few minutes, then nothing. the turn signal still works though. this is a recent development after I replaced my old stalk (which turns out was fine)

Nov 6, 2009 | 01:08 AM

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I'm not familiar with the term "stalk" as it applies to vehicles.

Would you elaborate, please?

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Nov 6, 2009 | 01:12 AM

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I'm not familiar with the term "stalk" as it applies to vehicles.

Would you elaborate, please?

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the windshield wiper/turn signal rod/stalk/lever out of the steering column

Nov 6, 2009 | 01:19 AM

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Ahhh, I know it as the multi-function switch.

Thanks.

What was the reason for the original replacement?

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Nov 6, 2009 | 01:22 AM

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Ahhh, I know it as the multi-function switch.

Thanks.

What was the reason for the original replacement?

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front turn signals were not working but the rears were. thought it was the switch, but it wasn't

Nov 6, 2009 | 01:24 AM

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Did you use a new, OEM, part, or was it from a bone yard?

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Nov 6, 2009 | 01:57 AM

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Did you use a new, OEM, part, or was it from a bone yard?

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OEM from one of the dealers on here

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Nov 7, 2009 | 12:32 AM

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What ended up being the problem with the brake lights?

no problem with brake lights?

Nov 7, 2009 | 04:08 PM

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no problem with brake lights?

Sorry, brake lights are tied in with the rear turn signals and I got the two reversed.
What ended up being the problem with the rear turn signals?

Nov 7, 2009 | 05:37 PM

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Sorry, brake lights are tied in with the rear turn signals and I got the two reversed.
What ended up being the problem with the rear turn signals?

no problems with the rear turn signals, just the fronts don't work

Nov 8, 2009 | 09:51 AM

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no problems with the rear turn signals, just the fronts don't work

Well, I guess I better go get some more sleep.
I missed every detail on this one. LOL.

Nov 15, 2009 | 02:03 PM

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hmm anybody have any other ideas? it's raining today

Nov 16, 2009 | 08:10 AM

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Have you tried putting the original one back in?

I have an extra one that I know works if it comes to that.....

Nov 16, 2009 | 09:46 AM

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Did you try pulling the front lamps out and looking at the sockets. Rain does a job on the contacts in there. A pencil eraser has just the right amount of abrasive to clean the contact points to make the lamp work again. The lamp contacts can be cleaned the same way.