Turn Wipers on and wiper fluid comes out
06-17-2011, 09:42 AM
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Turn Wipers on and wiper fluid comes out Did anybody ever figure the problem out or how to fix it? I kinda wanna get it fixed without going to the dealership.
06-17-2011, 10:08 AM
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When you turn the wipers on like you normally would in a rainstorm the washers spray even through you didn't select the function? Or when you try and use the windshield washer function you aren't getting full spray?
06-17-2011, 10:22 AM
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When I turn the wipers on, the fluid sprays on my windshield and headlights. It first started with just a little squirt, now it stays on as long as I have my wipers on. So if its raining and I turn my wipers on, it doesnt help because the fluid gets sprayed all on my windshield.
06-20-2011, 08:18 AM
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I've had the other problem...this one is new to me. I'd think the problem would almost have to reside int he relay/switch assembly in the steering column as that's the one area I think that both functions are controlled. I'd think going much farther downstream would take you to where one or the other function would be an independent issue. I'd start there...
06-20-2011, 08:44 AM
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I would guess the switch/stalk went bad. This is what happened on my Aurora, and basically it would spray continuously unless you wiggled it just right.
Unfortunately I don't know how you can troubleshoot it to be sure. Just tossing parts at a problem sucks.
Unfortunately I don't know how you can troubleshoot it to be sure. Just tossing parts at a problem sucks.
06-21-2011, 11:53 AM
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I tried to find the fuse for the fluid motor, but I guess it is the same motor that powers the wipers. I am looking for a replacement control, does anyone know where I could find the wiper steering column control?
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06-23-2011, 05:43 PM
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any update on this? mine started with just spraying fluid when you use the wipers but now its to the point where the wipers wont turn off till you turn the car off.
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Theres another thread I posted in about it. I also replaced the switch and it still did it. It is the wiper motor, it controls the washers too. I got one from Rock Auto.
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Has anyone resolved this issue? I also have a 2006 CTS. Anytime I activate the wipers, the fluid doesn't just spray.....in gushes at the window until it is drained. I spent $112 at the dealership, and all they were going to replace the wiper motor control module (attached under cover and sits on top of wiper motor) to the tune of $395. I just replaced the entire unit (wiper motor/control). It did not stop this.
05-16-2016, 09:26 AM
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Has anyone resolved this issue? I also have a 2006 CTS. Anytime I activate the wipers, the fluid doesn't just spray.....in gushes at the window until it is drained. I spent $112 at the dealership, and all they were going to replace the wiper motor control module (attached under cover and sits on top of wiper motor) to the tune of $395. I just replaced the entire unit (wiper motor/control). It did not stop this.
05-23-2016, 08:31 AM
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Something is shorted to ground in that circuit, could be any/all of the above or the harness itself. Find a good electrical guy to diagnose it properly OR keep throwing parts at it until you get lucky. I'm not casting stones, I usually opt for the latter approach myself. 
05-23-2016, 10:08 AM
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In this case I think throwing parts at it is the cheapest and best route to go
From what I've read it seems to be the wiper motor cover most of the time. If you can replace it yourself I think it's worth the ~$70 part to eliminate the most plausible cause. I'm not positive the circuit board in the cover can be tested. The switch/stalk definitely can be, and that's something you could do yourself with a $5 multi-meter. Not sure what used stalks go for, but I'd be surprised if it's more than ~$50. The cost of replacing those two parts (which seems to yield a ~85% success rate) are about the same as an hour of diag time from a competent tech.
From what I've read it seems to be the wiper motor cover most of the time. If you can replace it yourself I think it's worth the ~$70 part to eliminate the most plausible cause. I'm not positive the circuit board in the cover can be tested. The switch/stalk definitely can be, and that's something you could do yourself with a $5 multi-meter. Not sure what used stalks go for, but I'd be surprised if it's more than ~$50. The cost of replacing those two parts (which seems to yield a ~85% success rate) are about the same as an hour of diag time from a competent tech.
