Windshield Wipers Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 and 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If windshield wipers are completely inoperative, check the following and repair as necessary:

Voltage supply to circuits 15R and 31. Perform TEST 3 and TEST 8 under SYSTEM TESTS.
Check wiper switch portion of combination switch. Perform TEST 9 under SYSTEM TESTS.
Check combination control module wiper switch circuit and wiper motor circuit 31. Perform TEST 11 and TEST 14 under SYSTEM TESTS.