# Windshield Wipers Shut Off

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers-shut-off/32971>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** windshields, ford, ranger\
**Created:** [July 6, 2009, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers-shut-off/32971 "2009-07-06T21:00:55Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![pjmauer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dec6dc/32.png) [@pjmauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjmauer)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers-shut-off/32971/1 "2009-07-06T21:00:55Z")

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Trying to fix the windshield wipers on my 1997 Ford Ranger. When I start the truck, the wipers will run for 10 seconds and then shut off, but not mid-cycle; the wipers return to their starting position at the bottom of the windshield. They will not turn on afterwards, and will not turn on if I shut off the ignition and restart. Have a multimeter but no continuity tester. Thanks for any help, Paul.