Front Wipers Do Not Work

[Workman]

I'm working on a '98 explorer xlt 4.0. The problem was that the front wipers didn't work. I assumed this would be an easy fix. The sprayer works and when I turn the wipers on/off, I can feel the wiper park relay click. I felt nothing from the wiper hi/low relay. I swapped relays and it made no difference. At the plug for the motor, I only have power at one spot and it's on with ign. (may by constant power though, I don't remember, but the switch didn't effect it). The wiper motor is good though according to the bench test. I was kinda ruling out multi-function switch because the relay kicks but now I'm open to any opinions.

 

[dickster@rogers.]

Check the ground - first

I'm working on a '98 explorer xlt 4.0. The problem was that the front wipers didn't work. I assumed this would be an easy fix. The sprayer works and when I turn the wipers on/off, I can feel the wiper park relay click. I felt nothing from the wiper hi/low relay. I swapped relays and it made no difference. At the plug for the motor, I only have power at one spot and it's on with ign. (may by constant power though, I don't remember, but the switch didn't effect it). The wiper motor is good though according to the bench test. I was kinda ruling out multi-function switch because the relay kicks but now I'm open to any opinions.

Just finished a 94- EX wiper motor R&R remove & replaced it with one from my other -94EX , had to take it out too, Installed it & found out it was ALL A 'BAD GROUND".........MY, MY, & I thought I was better than that. lol ...but I do have a "good" motor for sale....lol.....I`m goin a post my experience in a wiper motors thred

 

[dickster@rogers.]

Check the ground!!

Just finished a 94- EX wiper motor R&R remove & replaced it with one from my other -94EX , had to take it out too, Installed it & found out it was ALL A .BAD GROUND....MY, MY, & I thought I was SMARTER than that. lol ...but I do have a "good" motor for sale....lol.....I`m goin a post my experience in a wiper motors thred

 

[robertseber]

can i see a pic of this ground and get a location im having the same issues with mine and would like to try this before i buy a motor