2001 V70 Windshield Wipers Won't Turn Off/Stopped Working

[Zeeko]

Hey MVS-

On a very rainy trip to the boundary waters, I realized I was unable to turn my wipers off- they worked as they were supposed to in every position, including the automatic position, but they just wouldn't turn off.

A few days later, I went to turn the car on, and the wipers wouldnt move at all, but I could hear a motor near my knees making a strange noise as though it was trying to make them go. Additionally, I think when I shifted into drive, and back to park, they started to move again, but still wouldn't turn off.

They worked like this for a while, but eventually came to a stop mid-stroke- with the motor still making noises at my knees (possibly changing sounds when I put the car in park).

The rear wiper works fine as do the cruise control / lights / information / turn signals, but for now I pulled the 25a fuse under the hood to disable that wiper motor sound.

Any thoughts on where to begin?

Zac

[abscate]

Welcome Zac

I would guess your wiper switch has given up the ghost and is shorting through. You will have to remove it and test the continuity of each connector to confirm