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1997 JEEP CHEROKEE

2.5L I4AWDAUTOMATICgas
10 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor595Torque4777Fluid9DTC638Battery0Maintenance0Recalls10
B2500moderate severityBody

Front Wiper Motor Circuit

on 1997 Jeep Cherokee 2.5L I4 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the front windshield wiper motor circuit.

Symptoms

  • Wipers not moving
  • Wipers stuck in one position
  • Wipers move erratically
  • Wipers do not park correctly
  • Wiper motor running but blades not moving

Common causes

  • Faulty wiper motor
  • Wiper linkage disconnected
  • Wiper switch failure
  • Wiring issue
  • Wiper module fault
  • Seized wiper pivot

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check wiper fuse
  2. Test wiper motor with direct power
  3. Inspect wiper linkage
  4. Test wiper switch
  5. Check wiper module output
  6. Inspect wiper pivots for seizure

Repair notes

Replace wiper motor or repair linkage. Lubricate or replace seized wiper pivots.

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