Wiper Issues

I have checked fuses, they all check good.
Im lost on what else to check.
The problem:
There are 3 speed settings. 2nd one doesn't work correctly.
From what I know of its supposed to be a continuous wipe as you are driving, but when you stop it switches to a fast intermittent wipe. Mine is stuck on intermittent wipe. Anyone have an idea on what i should check or what the actual problem is?

Well, that certainly wouldn't be a fuse issue.
Let me see if i remember the E36 wiper switch.

Pos 0 - Off
Pos 1 - Intermittent, off at stops
Pos 2 - Slow Continuous, intermittent @ stops
Pos 3 - Fast continuous, slow continuous @ stops

If that's correct, and its stuck permanently on intermittent in Pos 2, then it would be a wiper control module problem most likely. Ask your dealer. Ask for a service adviser, they'll know for sure.

BMWredneck,

If your a DIY guy, my first guess would be some dirt on the Pos 2 connection that's preventing the wiper contol module from getting a connection to Pos 2. I'd try cleaning it with some electric terminal cleaner first. If it doesn't work, then my adive would be to follow Phantom's advice.

Take care!

Amr

Where would the general vacinity of this connector be at?

And the wiper control module, is that a decntly DIY or should i just stick with a mechanic for it?

I've got another wiper question for you guys. My 92 (different control module) has a similar problem, but it will only work in fast pos 3, and will not return properly. Every once in a while it works. yesterday i was washing the car at a coin wash. I had the hood open and i was cleaning the engine a bit. low and behold the wipers worked for about 10min after, then returned to not working. Any ideas?