Takes it to the Dealer under warranty, the Dealer says its the steering wheel clock spring. It appears that the multi-function switches (arms on steering column) do not work. Are you getting any other concerns when the wipers turn on. Wipers are activated when right turn signal is activated. When I turn on the right turn signal the rear wiper comes on. I checked all the fuses at the time but they all looked good. The dealer refused to repair the wiper and turn signal under warranty. At first I thought maybe I accidentally pressed or turned the switch for them. With the headlights on: The wipers stay on. I am about to check fuses/relays now. I have checked the owners manual to try and locate a fuse problem and was unsuccessful. I have an rt and my wipers come on when they come in contact with the rain. 9 Posts . What causes the wipers to come on when the turn signals are used? You may have a bad hazard flasher, a lot of older Chrysler products would jerk the wipers if the hazard flashers and left turn signal were used at the same time, This wasn’t really a problem because there would be no reason to put on the turn signal if you had the 4-way flasher on. Wipers come on when use turn signal I have a 2003 Chevrolet S10 Truck and the wipers come on when I use the turn signal and now the wipers are on all the time and I can not turn them off Posted by Sylvia Castledine on Jun 07, 2012 When I turn on the high beams the rear wiper comes on. Three switches were installed during the Warranty period. Just pull out the plug beneath the turn signal, and spray both parts of the connection with Electronic Cleaner. A blown bulb (especially dual filament bulbs) can make contact in funny ways causing things to ground (or not ground) in the way they are not supposed-to. Wipers turn on by themselves and won't turn off. Suddenly half the dash warning lights come on and the wipers turn on by themselves and won't turn off. Sent from my PG86100 using AutoGuide.Com Free App I hate all these I have the same issues and they all come up short of what the issue was.. Club Armada is the premier Nissan Armada forum! View answers to similar questions from RepairPal's community of auto experts and enthusiasts. Hi everyone, I've been lurking a while here, but finally signed up. months and it is getting worse. Unfortunately, the MFS has a fairly high failure rate. When i turn my right turn signal on, it starts normally, then speeds up (symptoms of bcu failure), BUT, my wipers will come on as well. :3-smash:When I start the car lights come on, cant use high beams, wipers wont work and the turn signals dont work 2008 avenger, this happened over a year ago and stopped on its own, all of a sudden today it reappears out of nowhere ! The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headrest needed to be replaced. The right turn signal blinks very slowly and inconsistently. So we own an 08 Nitro (V6). How long have you had this problem? It may happen when I turn on headlights but not sure. The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. where would i take it to lol. Like any warning lights come on on the dash and do your headlights turn on when the wipers come on, no bus message coming on the cluster? As for the wipers coming on when the headlights are on, there is a short in the electrical wiring or connection on the multi-function switch that operates the high beams and the wipers. Discussion Starter • #1 • Nov 10, 2011. If you need bcm there is one for sale right now in the parts section. Below is the first connector that the MFS is attached to. Reply. No turn signals, high beams, windshield wipers, ect. They would come on and then stop, but now, I have to hit the wiper switch to get them to stop. push it in, wipers and washer work fine. Be the first to answer this question. I can't repeat it but it happens 1 out of 10 times. hopefully. So here is the problem. JavaScript is disabled. When the signal is dimly lit but not flashing, only the right front signal is partially lit up (and will flash to full brightness), and the rear acts as normal. Also, it seems like the sun makes the wipers come on more and more of late if auto wipers are engaged. No wonder it’s called the multifunction switch (MFS) these days. I have auto wipers and this happens with and without auto wipers but its not consistent. Answer. Remove the Multifunction Switch. The multi-function switch (MFS) controls (provides input to BMC) wipers, washer motors, turn signals, high-low beams. Then i noticed it was happening everytime I used my signal. Oh and some other hard to find parts like muffler bearings. It controls the wipers, wash, turn signals, and high beam. Length of pause decreases as the rotary switch is rotated away from off. The rear windshield wiper does not clear the entire window, the left turn signal did not wait until the turn was made before going off. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Someone please let me know how you fix this. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The turn signals, bright lights, washers and wipers do not work. So, I couldn't tear it off. When I turn on the left signal both front and rear wipers come on. Update: The auto shop i went to Anchorage Auto Electric obviously didn't check my fuses. The rotary switch is on the end of turn signal and windshield wiper switch . Once known as a turn signal or blinker switch, this lever now also controls headlights, high beams, emergency flashers, wipers and washers. 2 Answers. i was hoping i could figure it out myself. i mean i can always just start replacing things, but no guarantee that it will fix anything. Tags: jeep, patriot. It appears that there may be an issue within the column. Yes, the wiper switch is seperate from the turn signal switch. And it gets even more weird. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. When I turn on the left signal both front and rear wipers come on. A certified mechanic will need to perform some diagnostic work to narrow down exactly what is causing the issue. left turn signal. The right turn signal indicator in the gauge cluster remains on. When the turn signal and windshield wiper switch is in the interval position: The wipers make single wipes separated by pauses. It may just be a bad multifuncion switch. Sometimes when i am idling for extended periods, or in stop and go traffic, the right signal will partially come on steady and not flashing, and if the wiper fuse is in, then they turn on as well. She didn't touch the wiper controls, they just come on by themselves. When I turn on the high beams the rear wiper comes on. To fix these two problems, you’ll need a shop manual, a digital multimeter and possibly some Torx bits. Here you can discuss and review your favorite SUV with fellow owners. My wipers are off and they constantly keep going at about a medium speed. Sounds like you need to seriously check your blinker fluid levels! I … Irecently had the left turn signals quit working on our 914 track car, that is still licensed for the street and since I do drive it around now and then to test changes I figured ththe signals should work.Also the horn had been dead for a while so I needed to get it fixed too. 2012 Jeep Patriot. Did you ever find the issue? While driving 20 mph, whenever the contact activated the turn signal, the windshield wipers activated. You can get one after market for about $90 and here is what it will look like, thanks Ask Your Own Chevy Question I was thinking bad ground too. Almost from day one with this truck, wipers would come on for no reason. Nissan Armada Service, Maintenance & Troubleshooti, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Thanks for the response. The two most common failures are a broken turn signal “canceling” mechanism that won’t shut off the “blinkers” after a turn, and a partial or complete loss of intermittent wiper control. I've just had this happen to my dart. My car has aftermarket stuff on it however, so would a stealership even look at it? I'm monitoring it and looking for a fix. The turn signals do not work. A forum community dedicated to Hyundai Tiburon owners and enthusiasts. The turn signal issue could not be diagnosed. I have a 2013 Longhorn. Come join the discussion about performance, troubleshooting, reviews, maintenance, and more! Stopped the truck and let it continue to run. When i turn my right turn signal on, it starts normally, then speeds up (symptoms of bcu failure), BUT, my wipers will come on as well. I was at the street corner about to make a turn. Save Share. When I use my turn signals it makes the wipers come up once and it also does it when the turn signal clicks off after turning. When the right turn signal was selected, the wipers did not come … Click to expand... Only if you have them - … The turn signals don't work either. Please help if you have had this problem, Thanks ! The consumer believes something may have come loose which caused a gas leak while driving. The front wipers remain on. I got out to check and even though the left turn signal was on and the indicator in the dash was for the left turn signal, the right turn signal was blinking. I thought it might be a bad turn signal switch but when I turn on my hazards (the button is not on the turn signal switch, it is below the radio) the rear wiper turns on. I have HID's, but i dont think they could have caused the issue. Today just unplugged the negative on the battery to reset the system for about 10 min, hooked it all back up and everything worked as normal. But beyond that, I have no idea. When I turn on the right turn signal the rear wiper comes on. Could it be the BCM? All my bulbs are good, even the blinkers that are acting up. The controls for the wipers and turn signals are separate units, but are connected by a series of wiring within the column, and there may be an issue with one of the controls, or within the wiring. When I put on turn signal, the wipers come on (2002 Suzuki XL-7) ptt in Jermyn, PA on . Oddly the front windshield wiper stopped going off when I put the right turn signal on but the rear wiper still goes off.. Wipers come on, when I use my turn signal. And it gets even more weird. April 16, 2018. One common pin is 8which is a ground and is connected to ground point G200 which is … Fixed the running lights and dash by replacing the underhood fuse. Usually after a turn signal was activated. The length of the pause can be set from approximately 1 to 17 seconds. Because they stopped after a couple wipes. JavaScript is disabled. You may have a bad spiral cable. Check ALL your light bulbs. I pull the wiper fuse to remedy that temporarily, but the turn signal problem is still there. 1 reply Report. It is on the 8.4 screen in one of the settings and your wipers have to stay on, on the turn signal for them to work automatically. It carries all these signals. The headlights remain on. My wife's 2005 XL7 has gone nuts. Sign in to Answer. I pull the wiper fuse to remedy that temporarily, but the turn signal problem is still there. Huh, a low mileage almost new Pacifica and the turn signal and wipers are not connected through the clock spring. It isnt under warranty, and im extremely short on money. I have no clue on how to fix it and looking for a replacement turn signal switch is impossible. To troubleshoot the signals I did the folowing: replaced the bulbs in both sides with new matching, no luck. Similar Questions. When I turned on my signal, my wipers wiped. push down to signal left turn, signal comes on and so does wipers. I recommend replacing the multi-function switch to fix the wiper issue. While driving, the driver side headrest popped off. July 29, 2014. Passenger headlight and parking lights are dimmer than driver side. When I turn the left turn signal on, or the emergancy flashers on, the wiper motor comes on low speed. ill see if my local dealership will do a free inspection. While driving home from work, her front and rear wipers turned on and wouldn't turn back off. The rear wiper will not work. 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