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fatblockcamaro November 4th, 2011 12:44 PM

Probably a dumb question about the wipers...
 
I just got a 2007 Suburban 2 weeks ago. This morning, it was frosty out, so I used the auto start. When I got in to leave and started the truck, the wipers sprayed solvent and turned on. They continued to do this about once a minute for 10 minutes. What the heck? I know that this truck is WAY smarter than it really needs to be and I'm assuming this is some over-th-top feature I'm going to wish it didn't have, but I thought I'd start by asking here. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

ousig2408 November 4th, 2011 2:26 PM

do you have an LTZ? if so probably the rain sensing feature
if not could be a feature that is to eliminate frost on the windshield - since of course the driver is not smart enough to do it themselves :)
at least we dont have the dumb crap some new cars have - lane departure warning...fall asleep warning...pick your nose too much warning...

fatblockcamaro November 5th, 2011 10:56 AM

It's not an LTZ. It's a Z71. I researched this for hours yesterday and started to wonder if it was a rain sensing feature. Thanks for the reply!

73shark November 5th, 2011 1:49 PM

FBC: Welcome to the forum.

You have the heated washer fluid function turned on most likely. There was a recall on this to first put a fuse on it and then later to remove it entirely. The switch is down by the console on the right IIRC.

fatblockcamaro November 6th, 2011 9:37 AM

Thank you! I looked into this and I think you are right! I dug out the carfax report they gave us at the dealership, and it doesn't show that the recall had been done. I'll call the dealership in the morning! Thanks again!

73shark November 6th, 2011 11:55 AM

Did turning it off solve the problem?

fatblockcamaro November 7th, 2011 8:27 AM

Now I'm really going to sound like an idiot... I have no idea, because I'm not even sure how it turns on. I know I kept messing with the wipers to try to get it to stop, and eventually it did. :o

73shark November 7th, 2011 12:59 PM

The switch is in the row of switches below the HVAC control. IIRC it's the one on the right.

It's really a good feature if you live in an ice and snow region when it doesn't set your truck on fire. I actually got the aftermarket version for my 2010.

jkj860 November 8th, 2011 10:25 PM


Originally Posted by fatblockcamaro (Post 196872)
Thank you! I looked into this and I think you are right! I dug out the carfax report they gave us at the dealership, and it doesn't show that the recall had been done. I'll call the dealership in the morning! Thanks again!

They sent me $100 check for disabling it per the recall.

73shark November 8th, 2011 11:56 PM

Did they remove the switch?


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