Q: Windshield wipers only go one speed

asked by on February 18, 2016

My windshield wipers only work on one speed, or not at all.

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The wiper high low relay, or fuse may be bad. I recommend having a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, inspect your windshield wipers, in order to identify and quote the repairs needed.

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