wipers don't work

[aussie.porsche]

Hi,
Can anyone help here?
I have a porsche 1994 carrera 3.2
The windscreen wipers don't work, I have checked the fuse and it seems ok.
Cheers

[Joe Bob]

Roll the fuse in the receptacle. Get a test light or better yet a multimeter and check for power on the fuse terminals.

Stupid question....have you tried pulling on the wipers with the switch on and the engine running?

BTW, 94 Carrera 3.2?

[redstrosekNic]

Is there a relay for your car's wipers? Can you hear anything when the switch is on?

[Richard Burns]

Are you getting power to the wiper motor?

[911freek]

Its a great opportunity to get yourself a 12V test-light.
There could be 4 main reasons for this:
1. Fuse - you say its OK, but if its one of these bullet fuses you can never know (~$1)
2. Relay - in case there is one, it may be faulty (~$40)
3. Switch - at times, especially in the older models, the contacts on the handle loose it. You may want to try and bypass the handle to assure that its not the switch (~$250).
4. The wiper motor itself might be dead, in which case replacement of the assembly is required (~$180-$350 depending on source and state)

If its the switch, you may want to delay the investment in a new assembly and simply install an aftermarket 2 position switch. Not real restoration, but cashflow positive :-) However, take into account that functions may start failing as well at some point (i.e. turn lights etc.).

Good luck!