I already checked both the relays for the front wipers and the heater blower which are
located under the left dash above the fuse panel. i opened them up and they were not damaged. the red button on both was still pushed in and completed the circuit. when
i pulled the red button out, it broke the circuit and no power to wipers or blower, so i
know the relays are ok. i pulled the fuse to rear wiper and heater blower still runs??
I really feel the problem is in the ignition switch, not necessarily the part where the key
goes in and turns, but in the wiring that goes from it down under the dash, i can see
the various white plastic plugs that hook together but without a wiring diagram i have
no idea what the plugs go to. i cannot see any damage to the wires or plugs that might
indicate where they melted together. i was hoping this was something that could be
solved fairly simply but i think it is going to require extensive diagnostic evaluation.
if a repair shop cannot fix it within a reasonable price i guess i will have to live with it.