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When it Rains, or the 4Runner gets washed

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by Arlail76, Mar 19, 2019.

  1. Mar 19, 2019 at 7:56 PM
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    Arlail76

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    ...the wipers come on. They won’t cut off until it’s dry. Is water getting into the wiper motor? How can I get it to stop this?
     
  2. Mar 19, 2019 at 11:29 PM
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    Do you have auto wipers?
     
  3. Mar 20, 2019 at 4:13 AM
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    Did the 91 SR5 Have that as an option?
    I mean it has a switch inside to turn the wipers on and off
     
  4. Mar 20, 2019 at 5:00 AM
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    That’s sounds more badass than a problem, unless they are on when the engine is off.
     
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    Not unless someone put it on aftermarket. I think some Lexus' had it but that is what yours sounds like to me. Strange.
     
  6. Mar 20, 2019 at 6:21 AM
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    whaaa....? did someone install auto wipers on that bad boy.!? Hard to imagine another reason for the timing of when they turn on/off...
     
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  7. Mar 20, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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    Once it is dry enough, it shuts off. I figured it was a short in the motor, wiring, plug, or something
     
  8. Apr 11, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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    So...I still haven’t figured this out. I rinsed off the 4Runner and they didn’t come on. After driving for a little while, the water got to wherever it needed to get to and they came on. It was a sunny day. When they kick on, I can control low and high, but they won’t shut off. They actually stated on for a good 15 minutes while driving around in the sun. Then, they just shut off.

    I’m wondering if I should change out the motor or if I need to trace the wiring
     
  9. Apr 11, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    Check th wiring harness or maybe fuse box under dash. Your windshield could be leaking on to it.
     
  10. Apr 12, 2019 at 6:15 AM
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    Haunted 4runner that had a bad experience in the rain..? :D

    Actually it's starting to sound more like what HoBo mentioned...
     
  11. Apr 12, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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    Who should I call?


    Lol!
     
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  12. Aug 10, 2019 at 9:58 PM
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    Check your sunroof drains if they are clogged it will leak into the headliner and down to the fuse area inside near the drivers side. That's what mine did I cleared the drains and stopped the water leaking in the cab up front. There are 2 drain holes you can find them when sunroof is open in each front corner they are pretty small.
     
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