OBD Guide

B1476

Wiper High Speed Circuit Motor Failure

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Wipers do not work at high speed
  • Wipers only work at low speed
  • The wipers don't work at all

Causes

  • Wiper motor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Faulty relay or fuse
  • Problems with the wiper control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the fuse and relay associated with the wipers
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check the operation of the windshield wiper motor
  4. Replace motor or wiring harness if necessary

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