Wipers run with key off switch off ?

[DustyB]

I woke up this morning to see my wipers going ? Truck was locked and switch was off. Only way to turn them off was pull the fuse. I pulled the multi function switch and unplugged it and they still ran (with fuse in)
Strange ? Not sure how power is getting to wiper motor when key is off ? they would run all day ? The only thing that shuts them off is pulling the fuse

2013 Ram 3500 Laramie
6.7 deleted efi live
70K mi

 

[crash68]

There is a cycle switch inside the wiper motor housing that what stops the wipers in the down position.
A buddy had the similar thing happen as yours, but you could make the wipers cycle if you hit the car.

 

[DustyB]

So I tore the wiper motor out and popped the cover off the plastic cheap Trico motor and the thing was full of grease I assume they put in to keep corrosion from forming. The grease to me seemed excessive so I cleaned 90% of it out and used a cue tip and alcohol to clean the electrical contacts. used about 1/8 the grease to cover the areas I figured needed it and installed. After that everything is functioning perfect.

 

[DustyB]

The problem came back, new wiper motor installed still same issues
is there a Front Control Module on a 2013 ?

 

[DustyB]

Tracking problem to the TIPM (fuse box) seeing this has been the source to many electrical problems.

 

[DustyB]

Had to have dealer replace TIPM 600$ for a internal wiper relay. POS

 

[Hemi395]

Oh man another TIPM problem in a 13. How many miles on the truck? Damn you FCA and your TIPMs

 

[DustyB]

70,000 miles