Wiper Motor or Wiper Switch?
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RWG
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re: Wiper Motor or Wiper Switch?
I will take pics as I pull it apart and stick it back together and post them here when im done... Might do a lil video just for the reality TV thing
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l1k2gadd
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Remove the old motor first and see if the arms are jammed or frozen up by trying to move them when the linkage arms are off of the old motor like Thunderfoot mentioned. The motor is visible from under the dash. Your old motor might be okay.
I had a wiper motor in a 1988 pickup, I believe, that wasn't working shortly after I bought the truck. I went outside and just lifted up on each wiper arms a little and put them back down. Actually, when I touched the second arm the wipers started working.
I had a wiper motor in a 1988 pickup, I believe, that wasn't working shortly after I bought the truck. I went outside and just lifted up on each wiper arms a little and put them back down. Actually, when I touched the second arm the wipers started working.
Too many projects, too little time, but.. lovin' it!
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2-1966 Mustangs (one 289-2V and one 200 6 Cylinder),
1-1990 7-Up 5.0 Mustang LX Convertible (second one),
1-1990 7-Up 5.0 Mustang LX Convertible (third one, for parts only)
1-1990 7-Up 5.0 Mustang LX Convertible (fourth one, best of the bunch).
1-1992 "FEATURE" 5.0 Mustang LX Convertible (only one)
1-1993 "FEATURE" 5.0 Mustang LX Convertible (one of the yellow ones)
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RWG
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re: Wiper Motor or Wiper Switch?
Ya I was thinking this so yesterday when I was dinking with it I put power to the motor and got out and tried for a minute or so work the arms... No such luck!
But tomorrow when I pull it all apart I will see where I stand..
Again! Thank you for all your help..
But tomorrow when I pull it all apart I will see where I stand..
Again! Thank you for all your help..
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RWG
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re: Wiper Motor or Wiper Switch?
OK well after a few hours yesterday and about 3 hours today I finally got the wipers to work.
I had to mount the motor 3 times as the first two attempts ended with a non working motor..
What I found was the two bottom bolts have a fine flat copper grounding flap that was to be sandwiched between the motor and the steel motor mount.
Easy mistake and an easy fix! Just a lot of time spent on my back with my hands wedged in the dash!
Id post a lil vis but the internet connection at my house is rather slooooow tonight..
But Thanks to all you guys for the help and for the diagrams that made my job much easier!
Scott
I had to mount the motor 3 times as the first two attempts ended with a non working motor..
What I found was the two bottom bolts have a fine flat copper grounding flap that was to be sandwiched between the motor and the steel motor mount.
Easy mistake and an easy fix! Just a lot of time spent on my back with my hands wedged in the dash!
Id post a lil vis but the internet connection at my house is rather slooooow tonight..
But Thanks to all you guys for the help and for the diagrams that made my job much easier!
Scott