[Ernny]

Hello Everyone,
My name is Ernny and have had my UK right hand drive Dodge Nitro 6XT 4x4 3.7 Engine for about 3 years now. I really love the car but I've been having electrical problems.
Whenever it rains the instrument panel just shuts down and nothing works. The wiper blades continuously moves without an control, headlamps is permanently on and the indicators dont work.
I have repaired the instrument panel twice and things work fine but anytime it rains the trouble starts up again.
Would really appreciate if anyone has an advice on how to solve this problem as I would still like to keep the car.
Thanks for your anticipated assistance.

 

[rickaren]

Welcome Ernny!

Are your issues because it is raining (water related) or is it because you are turning on your windshield wipers?

 

[Ernny]

Hi Rick,
Thanks for the interest. The issue is definitely if water related because when it rains or even having the car washed will cause the problem. As we speak it started this evening because it rained.

 

[rickaren]

Don't know what year your Nitro is and if the RECALL we had here in the US has anything to do with your issues but it could be a place to start. My 2007 Nitro had this RECALL and they ended up replacing the TIPM under warranty. Maybe water is entering your TIPM that is causing your issue. Don't think the wiper motor is the problem.

January 2010 Dealer Service Instructions for: Safety Recall J28 TIPM - Windshield Wiper Relays 2007 (KA) Dodge Nitro NOTE: This recall applies only to the above vehicles built through June 29, 2007 (MDH 062909)

ALSO

Safety Recall J28 TIPM - Windshield Wiper Relays


Dodge Nitro: Wipers Inop

Good Luck
Let us know

 

[Ernny]

Don't know what year your Nitro is and if the RECALL we had here in the US has anything to do with your issues but it could be a place to start. My 2007 Nitro had this RECALL and they ended up replacing the TIPM under warranty. Maybe water is entering your TIPM that is causing your issue. Don't think the wiper motor is the problem.

January 2010 Dealer Service Instructions for: Safety Recall J28 TIPM - Windshield Wiper Relays 2007 (KA) Dodge Nitro NOTE: This recall applies only to the above vehicles built through June 29, 2007 (MDH 062909)

ALSO

Safety Recall J28 TIPM - Windshield Wiper Relays


Dodge Nitro: Wipers Inop

Good Luck
Let us know

Hi Rick,
Once again thanks for your audience. The car is a 2008 model, hope this helps.
Cheers.
Ernest

 

[rickaren]

Hi Rick,
Once again thanks for your audience. The car is a 2008 model, hope this helps.
Cheers.
Ernest

Ernest if you CLICK on the above/below LINKS and read the Articles even having a 2008 Nitro I would suggest replacing the discussed wiper relay would be a good and low cost place to start to address your issue.

Safety Recall J28 TIPM - Windshield Wiper Relays


Dodge Nitro: Wipers Inop

 

[Ernny]

Thanks once again Rick, I will place n order to replace the wiper relay and see if that stops the problem. I really appreciate your help..
Cheers.
Ernest