Wiper issue 96 ex coupe

[vtecjunkie88]

Just curious if anyone knows why when I use my washer fluid my wipers find automatically turn on? I have to spray then turn on the wipers. Just getting annoying just looking for diag ideas or solutions. Thanks not that it matters but I meant 97 coupe

 

[Monk]

If I'm not mistaken, my ex 2012 doesn't wipe after hitting the spray, I have to turn it on one way or the other, I like it that way because it gives it time to soak, which is why I'm guessing they did it that way, use less water if it soaks.

 

[hey_mikey]

The wipers do activate, but it takes a second. You have to hold it for at least a second or two.

 

[webby]

Quick pulls of the washer will usually allow you to get the windshield wet & not activate the wiper. If you're pulling for a good second or whatever all the way back on the handle, it should automatically activate. At least the last two generations of civics did.

 

[Monk]

I like that even better, gives me an option.

 

[vtecjunkie88]

i just hold it back and it just keeps spraying, no wiping action what so ever

 

[hey_mikey]

Sorry I didn't see the "97" part. I think those older cars only sprayed when you pulled on the lever? I had two EKs, a coupe and a sedan, but I don't remember how the wipers worked. Sorry