Wiper fuse keeps blowing

[Gee-Es-Tee]

*ahem*... What it is?

I ran a search, but found nothing close to what my problem was. When I bought my car back in August, the wipers worked fine until one faithful night I decided to take a road trip about 150 miles away with my girlfriend. It started to rain very hard, and when i went to turn the wipers on, they didnt work. I checked the fuse, and sure enough it was blown. I then replaced it, and it blew the SECOND i put it in. I had to run to a Midas and buy a bottle of rain-x to complete my trek back home.

Still to this day I am having this "wiper problem". Any input would be appreciated. Also, what size Amp fuse is supposed to be in there... maybe its the wrong one...?

Who knows... *Cries* Help me!!!

 

[luv2rallye]

It's supposed to be a 20A fuse. Sounds like you have a short. Disconnect the wiper and see if it still blows. PM me if you need info on finding a short.

 

[redeclipse7782]

I'm having this same problem, have you fixed the problem yet??

 

[Old Mitsu Tech]

It's supposed to be a 20A fuse. Sounds like you have a short. Disconnect the wiper and see if it still blows. PM me if you need info on finding a short.

Like he said. Most common problem is the wiper motor itself, however wiring can and does sometimes make a short to ground.

 

[Skywalker18]

Blown fuses=short to ground before the load, aka the motor. But always check the easy stuff first like luv2rallye said.