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lukasmond1
Corolla Wiper Failure
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lukasmond1 (Author)
Good point about the multimeter, I only visually checked the fuse. I will get the multimeter out, that's a great idea. Where exactly is the wiper motor located on this model? I want to check if it is getting any power. And yes, I did wiggle the switch, but got absolutely nothing.
svenstern3
Yeah, definitely check the fuse properly with a meter. The wiper motor will typically be under the hood, close to the base of the windshield on the driver's side. You should be able to trace the linkage from the wiper arms back to it. If you're not getting any power there and the fuse is good, and wiggling the switch did nothing, honestly, it may be time to visit a workshop. Given the error code you pulled, a diagnostic by a professional will be much faster.
lukasmond1 (Author)
Thanks for the advice! You were spot on about the fuse - looked fine, but was actually toast. Replaced it, still no wipers! Took it to a shop, and they found a bad connector on the steering column. 95€ later and it's all fixed. Appreciate the help!
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svenstern3
Could be a dodgy connection, you're right to suspect that first. When you say you checked the fuse, did you just visually inspect it, or did you test it with a multimeter? Sometimes they can look okay but still be broken. Also, have you tried wiggling the wiper switch itself to see if you get any intermittent response? It might help narrow down the location of the fault, otherwise it could also be the wiper motor itself.