Help!! It's raining and I have no wipers!!

Hello all,
This is my first post as a newbie...
I have a 98 Tacoma SR5 extended cab 4WD 5 speed, 3.4L engine. I recently had my wipers completely stop working. I changed the fuse and as soon as I turned on the ignition switch, the fuse blew. A local "shade tree" mechanic said it was most likely a bad wiper switch, so I purchased one from a local salvage yard and replaced it. It worked fine, till the next day when I needed the wipers! I began eliminating the switch, and the motor one at a time, but regardless of what was unplugged, the fuse blew everytime I turned on the ignition switch. We have traced the wiring harness and can't see a visible short or nick on the wires.
Any suggestions??
Thanks,
Sparkie

 

Welcome to TW Sparkie.

Still sounds like a dead short,,and the moisture is having a affect somewhere.

Plug connectors and wires look good? Sometimes, a person tends to get ham handed when trying to yank plugs apart,,and it results in a crappy connection on a new replace part. Been there. Dielectric grease will isolate voltage and seal the plug ins from moisture if needed. Results in a more positive sealed connection.