A bad fuse may be the cause of windshield wipers not working on a 1998 Lumina. The switch that activates the wiper motor is another possible cause for the wipers not working.
The most common cause that windshield wipers stop working is a blown fuse. The windshield wiper motor may need to be changed is also common.
Fuse or windshield wiper motor.
If the windshield wipers are not working in a 1998 Ford F150, the cause could be a blown fuse. There could also be a problem with the vacuum hoses connected to the wiper motor or the wiper motor itself.
A bad relay switch will cause the windshield wipers to not turn off. Replace the relay switch and the windshield wipers should turn off.
Blown fuse or bad wiper motor.
There are several things that can cause your windshield wipers not to work. The most common cause is a malfunctioning windshield wiper motor.
check the ground wires on each side of the rad. if there is a poor ground it will cause all kinds of electrical problems, like the wipers turning on,lights not working, transmission not engaging to name a few.
Dryness will cause the wipers to vibrate or jitter against the glass. If there is not enough moisture on the windshield (for example, a light sprinkle of rain) the wipers may move with a jerky motion. Also, the wipers could be very old, and the wiping rubber/vinyl could have lost some of its softness and flexibility. If you mean vibration when they are not active, the wind against the windshield could cause them to flutter if they are not properly seated. A clean windshield and new wiper blades will usually cure the vibration.
Strange as it sounds, check the transmission range sensor / neutral safety switch.See "Related Questions" below for more
Most likely fuse is out. Check owner's manual for location and identification of fuses. If not, check wiper motor, linkage and spindles.
A bad pulse board or window wiper motor can cause your wipers to stay in the "up" position.