Windshield Wiper malfunction

[snow_san]

Hi guys.

Wanted to get your thoughts.
This usually happens during the day when it's warm.
When I start the car, the windshielf wipers will come on by
themselves, run intermittently for awhile then stop.
The wipers will work after it stops.

During this malfunction time, when I try the wipers, they don't work.
Has been like this for 2-3 weeks.

It's at the dealership now.
2002 with 45k

Appreciate any thoughts.