I know the title is weird. Couldn't really figure out how to word it.

When I shut off the wipers, they stop even if they're half way through their cycle. Obstructing my view. So gotta turn them on and off until they land away from view.

Is this a simple fix?

digi

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1984 300td euro turbo

I don't know how easy, but it's probably a broken or dirty sensor in the motor that detects the motor is in the parked position.

My vehicle (1978 240D) exhibited this behavior, coupled with a loss of intermittent wiper (had to turn the wiper wand to the third setting in order to get them to work at all). A replacement wiper wand from the junkyard solved my problem, for what it's worth.

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'Betsy the Getaway Car' : 1978 MB 240D, 582k
'The Mistress of the Sea' : 2001 Giant Boulder, 10.30k

Typically the park circuit malfunctions in the wiper motor and the delayed power shut-off feed is no longer delayed until the wipers return to "park" position. You may be able to take the motor out to inspect it, but more than likely, park issues are resolved with replacement of the motor.

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Thanks,
Mark in NC

"Spark plugs?...We don't need no stinking spark plugs!"
1985 300SD "Der Silberne Schlitten" 420,000 mi


Wish these were diesel:
2003 Ford Club Wagon 130,000 mi