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Hi all, I just joined today trying to cut through the mire of "close but off base" information I've been finding on my problem.
I have a 2009 Fortwo Passion that I recently bought used. So far it drives like a champ. Just yesterday though I turned the wipers on, but when I switched them back off they keep going. The back wiper will do so as well, though less frequently. Most of the information I've been finding are about cars that the wipers keep going even when the car is off, mine shuts down with the key just fine.
Here's a breakdown of things that I've been able to check so far. Not a lot because I honestly have. No idea where to start on this problem.
Selector stick changes wiper speed just fine, just doesn't turn all the way off.
I've tried disconnecting the battery and reconnecting.
Checked the wiper motor side plug for water/corrosion: looked good.
Front and Back wipers turn off when vehicle is turned off.
Reading similar problems suggests the SAM is the culprit and while that is easy to get to I'm not sure what steps I need to take if I replace it.
Long story short: What can I check to eliminate possible problem parts? If it IS the SAM unit, do I need to do anything special after I swap it out?
Thanks for your time!
I have a 2009 Fortwo Passion that I recently bought used. So far it drives like a champ. Just yesterday though I turned the wipers on, but when I switched them back off they keep going. The back wiper will do so as well, though less frequently. Most of the information I've been finding are about cars that the wipers keep going even when the car is off, mine shuts down with the key just fine.
Here's a breakdown of things that I've been able to check so far. Not a lot because I honestly have. No idea where to start on this problem.
Selector stick changes wiper speed just fine, just doesn't turn all the way off.
I've tried disconnecting the battery and reconnecting.
Checked the wiper motor side plug for water/corrosion: looked good.
Front and Back wipers turn off when vehicle is turned off.
Reading similar problems suggests the SAM is the culprit and while that is easy to get to I'm not sure what steps I need to take if I replace it.
Long story short: What can I check to eliminate possible problem parts? If it IS the SAM unit, do I need to do anything special after I swap it out?
Thanks for your time!