Wiper problem ... very long post
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Wiper problem ... very long post
About three weeks ago, I was driving along with the wipers on; suddenly, the wipers started moving verrrrry slow. They would not park by themselves, would not go on when the washer was activated.
They finally quit altogether. I bought a haynes manual at an auto parts store for up to and including 2005 Rams (they didn't have one for an '06. I figured they would be similar enough, but was I ever WRONG. The '06 has a totally computer-controlled wiper circuit, no relays or fuses of any kind. I finally got an '06 manual on the internet (took a while to find it!).
There were a lot of trouble codes listed, that I could not read, because you have to have a $2000 reader. But I did get at the wiper motor and found that one circuit of the motor was shot. So I ordered a reman from auto parts supply.
When I finally got that installed, I tried the wipers and it had the same symptoms as before.
I called the dealer and they were scheduling a week away, so I found a third party garage that could read the codes. They said their reader said Front control module problem, replace with dealer only item.
The dealer said this module is $600 and is backordered. In the meantime, I have hardwired the motor with a fused toggle switch, and have found that apparently the module has fried one of the windings on the replacement motor.
My truck has 61,000 miles on it, and is only three years old. Has anyone else had this kind of problem with the Integrated Power module? Seems like a weak spot on what is otherwise a decent vehicle.
They finally quit altogether. I bought a haynes manual at an auto parts store for up to and including 2005 Rams (they didn't have one for an '06. I figured they would be similar enough, but was I ever WRONG. The '06 has a totally computer-controlled wiper circuit, no relays or fuses of any kind. I finally got an '06 manual on the internet (took a while to find it!).
There were a lot of trouble codes listed, that I could not read, because you have to have a $2000 reader. But I did get at the wiper motor and found that one circuit of the motor was shot. So I ordered a reman from auto parts supply.
When I finally got that installed, I tried the wipers and it had the same symptoms as before.
I called the dealer and they were scheduling a week away, so I found a third party garage that could read the codes. They said their reader said Front control module problem, replace with dealer only item.
The dealer said this module is $600 and is backordered. In the meantime, I have hardwired the motor with a fused toggle switch, and have found that apparently the module has fried one of the windings on the replacement motor.
My truck has 61,000 miles on it, and is only three years old. Has anyone else had this kind of problem with the Integrated Power module? Seems like a weak spot on what is otherwise a decent vehicle.
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Sorry to hear about your problem. I was wondering if you did not get a Reman wiper motor that was already bad and that is why the motor was removed from its original vehicle. As for your problems with the wipers and IPM/TIPM, sound like you could also have a Multi-function (Blinker Lever) switch problem that may be mis-leading to a ECM failure. I do remember hearing about some wiper motor failures, but do not remember where I heard about them. Try looking on Turbo Diesel Register and Dodge Cummins Forums.
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The wipers seem to be designed by the mad scientist. I have several issues:
First, there isn't any "one sweep" mode like on many cars where you can simply lift under the spring loaded node (if that's what it's called) and, voila, the wipers make one sweep. We have to turn the node to make the sweep and then turn it back. Big mistake in design not thinking about this.
Then, few weeks ago, my right wiper got disconnected. When I opened the cowl, I saw that the linkage is really upside down. there is a ball going into a cup on the linkage. The cup is facing down and the ball is pressed up into the bowl. As soon as the linkage wears a bit, the ball link falls out instad of just letting it face the other way, to have the ball resting in the cup or even letting it be on the side. Upside down is the only way it can disconnect, and that's how they made it.
The drivers wiper alvays rattles on the windshield when moving up. I tried twisting the wiper rod without any luck. Maybe I'll twist a bit more to get 90° angle.
The washer spray is well designed though.
First, there isn't any "one sweep" mode like on many cars where you can simply lift under the spring loaded node (if that's what it's called) and, voila, the wipers make one sweep. We have to turn the node to make the sweep and then turn it back. Big mistake in design not thinking about this.
Then, few weeks ago, my right wiper got disconnected. When I opened the cowl, I saw that the linkage is really upside down. there is a ball going into a cup on the linkage. The cup is facing down and the ball is pressed up into the bowl. As soon as the linkage wears a bit, the ball link falls out instad of just letting it face the other way, to have the ball resting in the cup or even letting it be on the side. Upside down is the only way it can disconnect, and that's how they made it.
The drivers wiper alvays rattles on the windshield when moving up. I tried twisting the wiper rod without any luck. Maybe I'll twist a bit more to get 90° angle.
The washer spray is well designed though.
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