Windshield Wiper/washer Motor Problems of Mitsubishi Montero Sport

We experienced a small sleet/freezing rain event. I turned on the front wipers for a fraction of a second because I realized the blades were frozen. I proceeded to clean the windshield and warm up the vehicle. After warming up the vehicle the wipers would not work; the 15 amp fuse had not blown; and I could not find a wiper motor circuit breaker (I purchased the service manuals when I purchased the vehicle). To my amazement this is what is stated in the vehichle owner's manual "before operationg the wipers in cold weather, check to be sure the wipers are not frozen (good advice). Attempting to operate while the blades are frozen could casue the wiper moter to burn out". The next statement goes on to say this "if the moving wipers become blocked by ice or other deposits on the glass the motor may burn out even if the wither switch is at off. " the motor may burn out just when you need it the most; the fuse does not protect the wiper motor (it did not); and there is no circuit breaker to protect the motor even though there is one in the schematic in the service manual. The motor did burn out within the fraction of a second. I called several different Mitsubishi dearlerships and they all told me that this is a common issue and they had replaced numerous wiper motors. Now there is something seriously wrong with this picture. What is wrong is that anyone who has an inkling of basic electronics comprhends the purpose and uses for fuses and circuit breakers. These devices are utilized to protect important electrical components. There is an invisible circuit breaker in the repair manual and a 15 amp fuse that did not open and there is a wiper motor that will burn out even with the wiper switch is off. I have work with several well trained mechanics for many years and there was a saying when we found ignorant mistakes made by u. S. Manufactureres. The quote was "built in detroit (japan)by idiots". This is my summary statement regarding the wiper motor in this vehicle.

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Windshield wiper motor quit working about a year ago, then started up again the next day, no other trouble until now, has quit completely. Vehicle only has 120k miles on it now. . . Was less than 100k last year when it happened the first time.

The motor for my windshield wipers just suddenly went out. I am also upset that the parts store quoted me a price of $110, only to discover that it would be two weeks before one could be obtained, and then only Mitsubishi would sell it to me and for $190. Why would a motor go out on a vehicle with only 86,000 miles?.

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