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windshield wiper problem...please help

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ok...i got a 90 gt and the wipers have completely quit on me. I bought a wiper switch(Turn switch lever) and the wipers worked for a day or two. I dont know if there is a short somewhere or what. One of the receptacles on one of the 3 plugs that plug into switch looked as if it has overheated and partially melted. I'm assuming that's probaly going to be my problem. I checked for fire going to the wiper motor and found fire on one of the 2 plugs on motor. Test light lit up with keyswitch on and off. Should both plugs have fire? Any ideas or suggestions would greatly be appreciated. By the way, I used a paperclip in place of the circuit breaker...still...no wipers...please help
 

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A word of caution about multifunction switches is in order here. The multifunction switch (high/low beam, wiper, turn signals) are different for different years. 87-98 will work in any 87-89 car. The 90-93 switches only work in 90-93 cars. You can't put an early model switch in a late model car, nor can you put a late model switch in an early car.
 

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Have you tested the motor? If you have verified 12V from the MFS (multi function switch) to the motor and still do not have a functioning system, I would assume that your motor is shot.
 
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