Rear wiper power issue

[abracc]

Rear wiper issue. Okay, thought the old rear wiper was dead so I picked up a new (used) one and plugged it in today....turn the stalk...nothing. I could hear the relay clicking by the rear speaker but the wiper motor was not turning. I didn't have a volt meter at the time and can get one tomorrow. So I'm thinking between the relay and motor there is an issue? What else should I look for? The washer works just fine...different circuit maybe.... thanks in advance!!

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I'd replace the relay. My fuel pump relay clicked, which lead me to believe that it wasn't the problem. But it actually was.

Just my $0.02

[abracc]

I'll try that...thanks!

[ericem]

Mine was the same way. Check the relay where the rear right speaker is. I just gave mine a good bash and it worked.

[abracc]

Just an update. I got a new rear wiper relay and put it in and it solved the problem. In case anyone needs to order one, I got mine from rockauto.com Part # was WS31R1092 Windshield Wiper Motor Relay....about $16 after shipping. Thanks for everyone's help.

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Glad to hear that it works!

[klaxed]

Mine was the same way. Check the relay where the rear right speaker is. I just gave mine a good bash and it worked.

I just bashed mine a few times and nothing. I have the whole clicky but no worky thingy going on. But the washer fluid shoots out. Even though I have a wiper motor on the way. If that doesn't fix it, then I will try replacing the relay. If teh relay is the prolem, it won't hurt to have an extra motor laying around.

[abracc]

I wish I would have replaced the relay first since it is very easy to strip the nut that holds the motor flush to the glass. Be very careful loosening that nut. I stripped one and the person shipping me one did the same.

[klaxed]

Ok, I will keep that in mind.

One other thing, if I can hear my relay clicking, that means it's still good right? This is with my rear wiper turned on, I plug in the relay and i hear it click "on", and then I unplug it and it clicks "off".