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2003 Cadilac CTS Short in wire for wipers

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ozarkoutlaw
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Nov 20, 2011, 8:44 AM

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2003 Cadilac CTS Short in wire for wipers	Sign In

How to fix a short in the wire in steering column. When you hit a bump the wipers will come on until you hit a bump again. Doesn't do this everyday, just started last week. Is this something that should be taken to a expert mechanic our something that someone with very little experience could handle?
2003 Cadillac CTS v-6 127,000 miles

Discretesignals
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Nov 20, 2011, 8:58 AM

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Re: 2003 Cadilac CTS Short in wire for wipers	Sign In

How did you determine it was a short in the steering column?

Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.

ozarkoutlaw
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Nov 20, 2011, 2:28 PM

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Re: 2003 Cadilac CTS Short in wire for wipers	Sign In

Just assuming, because my superduty p/u developed a short in the steering column for the tow/haul switch which is the same setup as the wiper control

Tom Greenleaf
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Nov 20, 2011, 4:59 PM

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Re: 2003 Cadillac CTS Short in wire for wipers	Sign In

Doubt it's a short or would probably blow a fuse. More likely connection or poor ground at the motor, the motor itself or a bunch of possibilities. Because something happened to a totally different vehicle doesn't mean squat.

Get it diagnosed and decide if you want to take it on or not. My guess if source was in the column just bumping the steering wheel would react as well so doubt the trouble is wires there,

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