Wipers won't work, dome light won't go out

Bumpus · 03-18-2008, 05:20 PM

I have a 97 Ranger, 4 cyc 2.3 2wd. Recently the wipers have failed to work at all and the dome lights won't go out. I've done some Googling and from what I read, it might be the GEM Module.

I have checked all the fuses...all good. Any thoughts?

wynoose · 03-18-2008, 05:42 PM

They have been spraying wd 40 on cars to get the switch to release and turn off dome lights. Isn't there a vacum line to wipers that can crack?

allison 12 · 03-19-2008, 03:44 PM

the door switch is the problem with the dome light, it is located in the door on the latch. the wipers are probably a bad wiper switch. The switch is called multi function as it controls wiper turn signals and high beam lights. both are easy repairs not requiring any special tools.

simplypat · 05-25-2008, 12:40 PM

In addition to the things that have been suggested, check your chasis ground. I know it sounds crazy, but a bad ground can give you all kinds of strange manifestations. Pull the ground off the chasis, make sure it is clean to both sides, reinstall it, and then give it a coating of spray on grease and see if it makes a difference.