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!
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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... |
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!
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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. |
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!
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Did turning it off solve the problem?
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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
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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. |
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!
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Did they remove the switch?
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