My car's windshield wipers don't work, help?

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And it's not just the windshield wipers, but also the radio. When I start the car, it's like the radio and wipers both short out or something. It doesn't happen every time, but it sure happens enough to where it has become a concern. Can someone please tell me a possible cause for this occurring. Is it sparkplug or battery-related, or..? You be the judge.
 
That's weird. I'd vote for the 'short' theory, except that what most people call a short is really an 'open' circuit condition. You might reask, posting year and make, etc. and exactly how and when and exactly what happens.
If I had to guess right now, I'd be suspecious that the radio and the wipers (I assume they are electric) are wired thru the same fuse, and perhaps it's loose in its' perch so that sometimes it conducts, sometimes not. Find the fuse, remove it, reinstall it , pressing it in good. Maybe that'll do it.
 
well it is for sure not spark plug cause all that does it make sparks for your pistons, and it is probably not your battery since your car starts fine and you do have power. it is probably a short in your wiring system, a shot wire, or something like that.
 
Probably as simple as a fuse. Both radio and wipers could be in the same circuit. Check your fuses under your dash or under the hood.
 
Probably as simple as a fuse. Both radio and wipers could be in the same circuit. Check your fuses under your dash or under the hood.
 
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