Windshield wipers are powered by a small electric motor, usually mounted on the firewall or under the cowl (the area under the windshield’s base). The motor activates linkage that moves the wiper arms ...

I would check the wiper motor first. Maybe try replacing that and see if it gets better. If that doesn't help, I would just replace the wire instead of trying to find the short. Grease, dirt, ...

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