Wipers Blades Do Not Park

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer System Connector End Views DEFINITION: This table diagnoses the wipers operates normally but will not return to the park position when the wiper operation is cancelled.
1	Did you review the Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Wiper/Washer Systems
2	Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF. Move the wiper switch to the LO position. Move wiper switch to the OFF position. Do the front wipers advance to the park position?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 3
3	Connect a test lamp between the park circuit and a good ground at the wiper motor connector. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF. Move the wiper switch to the LO position. Does the test lamp flash on and off with each rotation of the wiper motor?	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 5
4	Connect a test lamp between the park circuit and a good ground at the wiper/washer switch connector. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF. Move the wiper switch to the LO position. Does the test lamp flash on and off with each rotation of the wiper motor?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 8
5	Connect a test lamp between the park switch supply circuit and a good ground at the wiper motor connector. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF. Does the test lamp illuminate?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 9
6	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 10
7	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 11
8	Repair the open in the Run/Park circuit between the wiper motor connector and wiper/washer switch connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 12	-
9	Repair the open in the park switch supply circuit between the wiper motor connector and fuse block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 12	-
10	Replace the front wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 12	-
11	Replace the front wiper motor. Refer to Wiper Motor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 12	-
12	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3