Odd wiper behavior

[Suprnova74]

2012 Sonic LT 1.4T

I've noticed that my wipers, when either running them to clean the window or doing "pulse" to wipe off mist, on occasion will not park properly and stop in the middle of the windshield. I have to turn them fully on to allow them to park.

I just realized that it has something to do with the lights automatically turning on when the wipers run long enough (cleaning a particularly dirty windshield for instance). I think it's about 5 or so seconds on constant on will trigger the lights to automatically turn on and cause the wipers to not park properly. if I wait until the auto-lights turn off and then quickly pulse the wipers one more time, they will park on their own.

Anyone else notice this and if so, is there a fix for it?

 

[Papasonic]

I haven't ever heard of this yet; especially related to the lights. The BCM module is probably the control center for this activity. Possibly removing the negative battery cable for a few minutes, and reconnecting, is worth a try.
I don't know if the wiper motor has integral park position switching or not.

 

[MaD]

Could be a faulty wiper switch? Not sure how it would be tied to your lights... could also be the control module for the wipers could be failing, hard saying with out more diags..

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[Chevrolet Customer Care]

2012 Sonic LT 1.4T

I've noticed that my wipers, when either running them to clean the window or doing "pulse" to wipe off mist, on occasion will not park properly and stop in the middle of the windshield. I have to turn them fully on to allow them to park.

I just realized that it has something to do with the lights automatically turning on when the wipers run long enough (cleaning a particularly dirty windshield for instance). I think it's about 5 or so seconds on constant on will trigger the lights to automatically turn on and cause the wipers to not park properly. if I wait until the auto-lights turn off and then quickly pulse the wipers one more time, they will park on their own.

Anyone else notice this and if so, is there a fix for it?

Hello Suprnova74,

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[Papasonic]

Any resolutions yet for the wiper issue? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[stever525]

My wipers were stopping mid-cycle. Mine didn't have anything to do with the lights though. The dealer replaced the wiper motor.

 

[Suprnova74]

apologies on the lack of response folks. I never got it resolved. it doesn't happen excessively often and the workaround is simple enough (turn it on "regular" speed" and then off).

As for a dealer diagnosis, I'd love to have it done, but since it's out of warranty, I don't feel the cost is worth it at this point.

 

[92dakota]

well i had similar with mine shortly after i got it, replaced both relays and my issue went away that was in january so far hasent returned .. parents 2015 sonic just did the same last week , was the wiper park sensor or switch or whatever it is in the motor was done for.. but was still under warranty

turning it on and off, or key on and off, get it to reset and relearn parking spot from what dealer was telling us, thats why it always returns after such is done but fails right after.. said it was a common issue especially up in the snow area's were people dont clean snow off windshield or free up wipers, before turning them on, makes sence ..haha

 

[skurtov]

well i had similar with mine shortly after i got it, replaced both relays and my issue went away that was in january so far hasent returned .. parents 2015 sonic just did the same last week , was the wiper park sensor or switch or whatever it is in the motor was done for.. but was still under warranty

turning it on and off, or key on and off, get it to reset and relearn parking spot from what dealer was telling us, thats why it always returns after such is done but fails right after.. said it was a common issue especially up in the snow area's were people dont clean snow off windshield or free up wipers, before turning them on, makes sence ..haha

Having the same issue. Just replaced the motor and you were good to go?

 

[92dakota]

yea one was the motor, one was the relays... sorry for the delay forgot about this thread

but for my testing i had the relays otherwise they was like 47 bucks each ... since only dealer had in stock .. got em ordered for under 10 bucks tho each lol

parents car had same issue but wiper motor was changed under warranty and was good to go .. haha