On my older car, I can turn on the electricals, start the wiper then turn off the car to stop the wipers midstroke. Then I can lift the wipers off and away from the windshield (can do this at the downstroke position as the hood edge blocks it).
On a new-ish car (not mine) with a keyless remote (not sure this matters), I couldn't figure out how to stop the wiper midstroke. I try to push the starter button to turn off the car midstroke but the wipers continue to complete the cycle.
Is there a trick to stopping the wipers midstroke on newer cars so that I can lift the wiper away from the windshield?
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No - the hood edge blocks the wiper from being lift up.
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Many newer cars maintain power for all things electrical, even if the engine is off, until the drivers door is opened. Try turning the engine off, and opening the drivers door when you want the wipers to stop.
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I'd think, assuming a newer keyless start car. Keep the driver's door open. Key 'on' [press start button without pressing the brake] or start engine, either should work. Cycle the wipers & turn the car off when they reach the top of the swing.
In my Explorer, this will 'park' them in whatever position they're in when the system was turned off.
Having the door open should keep it from holding 'on' & letting them return to the default park position.
