Windshield wiper problems on your 1995 Dodge Dakota can result in a serious car accident during inclement weather. This is why they should be checked and replaced every 6 months, if needed. Wiper failure can also result in scratches on the surface of of your Dakota's windshield, which may then need to be replaced; this could prove to be quite a costly repair to your car. Additionally, some problems with your Dakota's wiper system may not be mechanical, but electrical--a blown fuse or a failure of the wiper motor, for instance.
Open the fuse panel cover under the steering column by pulling down on it with your fingers.
Locate the fuse for the wiper motor after referencing the fuse diagram on the underside of the fuse panel cover.
Pull the fuse for the wiper motor, using the fuse puller in the fuse panel.
Check the fuse. If it is blown, replace it with a new fuse of the same amperage.
Turn on the wipers. If the wiper motor is straining, you'll be able to hear it. A squealing or hesitant wiper motor needs to be replaced. Take your Dakota to a mechanic to have the wiper motor replaced. If the wipers work, check the wiper blades. If there are any signs of deterioration, the blades will need to be replaced.
Lift up on the wiper arm and pull it away from the windshield until the arm locks in a near vertical position.
Swing the bottom of the wiper blade up until the wiper blade is positioned perpendicular to the arm.
Push down on the release tab on the back of the wiper blade assembly and pull the wiper blade away from the wiper arm.
Slide a new wiper blade onto the wiper arm. Installation is the reverse of the removal process.
