What are the reasons for the sudden failure of the car's windshield wipers?
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There are several reasons why the windshield wipers on a car suddenly stop working: 1. The motor's connector is not properly attached; the wiring needs to be reconnected for it to function. 2. Turn the wipers to the highest setting and gently move them by hand to see if they can rotate. If they can, it indicates that the wiper sensor is rusty and simply needs cleaning. 3. Check if the wiper's fuse is intact and whether it has blown. 4. Inspect whether the motor is burned out, if the linkage is slipping, or if there is poor contact in the combination switch. If you are in a cold region like Northeast China, first check if the wipers are frozen. Otherwise, it might be due to a damaged wiper motor. If the wipers are frozen, do not force them to operate as this could burn out the motor. They should only be used after thawing.