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R0B · 03-12-2026, 08:44 PM

My 2010 has developed a weird windshield wipers issue that I can't figure out. Frankly, I really don't know where to start looking??

When I first get in the car and turn the key to "run" ... the wipers will sweep once and stop. When I start the car and the engine starts ... the wipers will sweep once and stop.

It first started doing this after using the wipers and would continue for about 4 or 5 start cycles then stop and act normal. Now it has progressed to doing it after every start cycle.

Anyone ever encounter this weird wiper behavior?? Where should I start looking?? Relay?? Replace the control stalk?? Of course, any help is always appreciated!!

Wizard1183 · 03-13-2026, 04:30 AM

Battery?

SummitWhite11 · 03-13-2026, 06:23 AM

Sounds like a control stalk issue and the different settings are off.

R0B · 04-04-2026, 01:23 AM

I replaced the control stalk ... and that didn't fix the problem. I'm puzzled ... but not mad. I was surprised that the new control stalk from GM was only like $28 ... I thought it would be a LOT more?? It was actually a lot easier to replace than I expected too. You just separate the upper and lower steering column halves, disconnect the electrical connector and release the two snap-tangs and it comes right out. Installation was the reverse of removal. Think I had it done in 20-25 minutes. Can't complain about the $$$, time and effort I put into trying to fix this issue ... only complaint is that it didn't solve the problem!!

Joe.G · 04-04-2026, 07:13 AM

Fairly common issue in Ram Trucks, The issue with them is in the Wiper motor, Not sure its the same here.

R0B · 04-04-2026, 04:26 PM

Replacing the wiper motor was going to be my next step. I even pulled it out to clean and lubricated the connector plug but that didn't help. Then I started thinking relay. In the under-hood fuse box there are two identical relays for the wipers: K69 Wiper Control and K619 Wiper Speed. I swapped them out to see what would happen. It fixed the problem, but made it so my wipers would only work on "high". Installed a new relay and now everything is working as it should be. Apparently one side of the K69 Wiper Control relay was not working and for some reason it caused my weird wiper problem?? Thanks for the help!!

redcoats1976 · 04-04-2026, 06:32 PM

Good fix...should be a sticky in the repair section.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-05-2026, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R0B

Replacing the wiper motor was going to be my next step. I even pulled it out to clean and lubricated the connector plug but that didn't help. Then I started thinking relay. In the under-hood fuse box there are two identical relays for the wipers: K69 Wiper Control and K619 Wiper Speed. I swapped them out to see what would happen. It fixed the problem, but made it so my wipers would only work on "high". Installed a new relay and now everything is working as it should be. Apparently one side of the K69 Wiper Control relay was not working and for some reason it caused my weird wiper problem?? Thanks for the help!!

Awesome fix! Thanks for letting us know.

03-12-2026, 08:44 PM	#1
R0B Drives: 2010 SG coupe 2012 45th convertible Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 20	Weird windshield wipers issue that I can't figure out?? My 2010 has developed a weird windshield wipers issue that I can't figure out. Frankly, I really don't know where to start looking?? When I first get in the car and turn the key to "run" ... the wipers will sweep once and stop. When I start the car and the engine starts ... the wipers will sweep once and stop. It first started doing this after using the wipers and would continue for about 4 or 5 start cycles then stop and act normal. Now it has progressed to doing it after every start cycle. Anyone ever encounter this weird wiper behavior?? Where should I start looking?? Relay?? Replace the control stalk?? Of course, any help is always appreciated!! Attached Images

03-13-2026, 04:30 AM	#2
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,322	Battery? __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

03-13-2026, 06:23 AM	#3
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,841	Sounds like a control stalk issue and the different settings are off. __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Sided Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links, Aluminum Blend Door, Evil Energy Catch Can.

04-04-2026, 07:13 AM	#5
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,854	Fairly common issue in Ram Trucks, The issue with them is in the Wiper motor, Not sure its the same here. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

04-04-2026, 04:26 PM	#6
R0B Drives: 2010 SG coupe 2012 45th convertible Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 20	Replacing the wiper motor was going to be my next step. I even pulled it out to clean and lubricated the connector plug but that didn't help. Then I started thinking relay. In the under-hood fuse box there are two identical relays for the wipers: K69 Wiper Control and K619 Wiper Speed. I swapped them out to see what would happen. It fixed the problem, but made it so my wipers would only work on "high". Installed a new relay and now everything is working as it should be. Apparently one side of the K69 Wiper Control relay was not working and for some reason it caused my weird wiper problem?? Thanks for the help!! Last edited by R0B; 04-04-2026 at 06:53 PM.

04-04-2026, 01:23 AM	#4
R0B Drives: 2010 SG coupe 2012 45th convertible Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 20	I replaced the control stalk ... and that didn't fix the problem. I'm puzzled ... but not mad. I was surprised that the new control stalk from GM was only like $28 ... I thought it would be a LOT more?? It was actually a lot easier to replace than I expected too. You just separate the upper and lower steering column halves, disconnect the electrical connector and release the two snap-tangs and it comes right out. Installation was the reverse of removal. Think I had it done in 20-25 minutes. Can't complain about the $$$, time and effort I put into trying to fix this issue ... only complaint is that it didn't solve the problem!!

04-04-2026, 06:32 PM	#7
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 5,045	Good fix...should be a sticky in the repair section.