ok i have a 1991 ford probe lx when i got the car is did not have a windshield wiper motor in it. and i got one from the junk yard one day. and i can move the arm by hand on the motor and on the car. but when i put it in their became a problem. when the switch is on off mode. it makes a winding noise. and when it is on the other modes it makes no noise. and no movement on any mode. if anyone has any information about it. that would be wonderful. thanks
On your car the wipers will retract under the hood when you turn them off (down farther than they will wipe when they are on) so thats why it would make sound even when it is off. it sounds like a problem with the sensor that detects the wiper position, If you can return the part and get another one do that, if not you will have to fix the position sensor on the motor.
