sorry...should read "the wipers"... anyway, as per the title, my wipers aren't working... where should I starts as far as checking things and finding the problem? The fluid squirts, but the wipers do not move...suggestions?

 

check the combo switch connections behind the steering wheel, could it also be a fuse? I hade a similar thing happen except it was when i rewired my combo switch i would try to turn on the headlights and the wipers would go then if i hit the horn it would spray my windshield. turns out i just had some wires crossed though i still can't get my headlights to work lol

 

my horn and headlights are fine...just the wipers...

 

Verify that the wiper motor is not binding. Take the wiper arms off and loosen the nuts underneath and see if the rack starts to move.

 

Yea, what rx7doctor said. Mine were corroded badly after the car had sat idle for many years. It took me many hours of cussing and a lot of PB Blaster to free them up but now they work perfectly.

Rich

 

THANKS DOC!!!, you just saved me $100. I was on my way to Advance to get a new wiper motor......................wiper arms are seized!

 

found and fixed the problem today...seems some mice who were living in my rx-7 during it's storage years chewed through the wires. I hope they got electricuted.

 

Interesting. My right hand wiper arm mount siezed up from sitting. had to take the whole unit out and fight with it for a long time. finally got it worked loose.

Note: Beware the white harness connectors if they have been in alot of heat. Mine started to crumble apart just touching them. Same with the "T" in the washer hose under the cowl panel.

Later,
Bill

 

hahaha