# Wipers and Stereo not working

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-and-stereo-not-working/53433>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, windshields, cavalier\
**Created:** [August 12, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-and-stereo-not-working/53433 "2010-08-12T21:59:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![FedEx\_Pope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8797f3/32.png) [@FedEx\_Pope](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FedEx_Pope)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-and-stereo-not-working/53433/1 "2010-08-12T21:59:19Z")

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Recently my windshield wipers and stereo have started to sporadically stop working. When I try to use my wipers that usually shuts off my stereo; when they both happen to be working hitting a bump is usually enough to cut them both. They also both work 100% of the time if my engine is off and they are running on battery power alone. Any ideas?

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**Author:** ![ignoramus9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/d07c76/32.png) [@ignoramus9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ignoramus9)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2010, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-and-stereo-not-working/53433/2 "2010-08-12T22:18:56Z")

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I would try cleaning and servicing my battery terminals and lugs. If that didnt do it, I would check the fuse box for corroded contacts. After that, see if you have any leads to these parts that cross and have worn through the insulation?

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**Author:** ![Cougar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cougar/32/21348_2.png) [@Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougar)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2010, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-and-stereo-not-working/53433/3 "2010-08-13T03:41:48Z")

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It sounds like they have a common connection to power and there is a bad connection in the line somewhere.

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**Author:** ![FedEx\_Pope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8797f3/32.png) [@FedEx\_Pope](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FedEx_Pope)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2010, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-and-stereo-not-working/53433/4 "2010-09-05T23:25:00Z")

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Not sure if anyone was wondering, but the problem turned out to be in the ignition switch.

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**Author:** ![Cougar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cougar/32/21348_2.png) [@Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougar)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2010, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-and-stereo-not-working/53433/5 "2010-09-06T10:21:56Z")

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Thanks for the update. Glad you got it fixed up.