Windshield wiper fuse blows

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Over time the windshield wipers stopped working. It was a gradual thing, I could jiggle the stalk and they would work, but that finally stopped. Then I noticed that the fuse was blown. Put a new one in, ignition on, it blows immediately. Thinking it's the stalk on the column, I install a new one.

Fuse blows as before.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Shaun

[pomaro]

hi,

sounds like wiper shafts rusted into the bearings.
stop replacing fuses, next thing to blast is the wiper motor.
test in that way: disassemble motor from the rest, new fuse, run; i think this will work. next, try to move wipers by hand (with motor removed); i expect this to be very hard: see above; disassemble shafts, in most cases you can save them; de-rust, clean, polish, lubricate well, that should work for some time. otherwise replace.

greets
pomaro

[RoninLB]

the shafts should occasionally be lubed from on top with 3in1 or similar