Wipers quit working in my 85 after awhile - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Destructo · 08-13-2004, 11:35 AM

If I have been driving in the rain for an extended period of time my wipers end up slowing down and then stopping. If I let it sit for a while they will start working again. Should I just get a new wiper motor or could it be something else?

cliffsta · 08-13-2004, 11:37 AM

sounds like a tired wiper motor. not sure if you can rebuild them, im sure an ingenious person could. new ones are core refundable from LMC.

Destructo · 08-13-2004, 12:44 PM

52 bucks at advance auto with a core.

cliffsta · 08-13-2004, 02:26 PM

yeah im fixing to go wash and wax ol red, and while im at it im gonna take off the water hoses for whipers and unclog them, the pump works but the lines are clogged.

Destructo · 08-13-2004, 04:58 PM

my pump evidently doesn't work in mine, the wires were cut so I re-connected them but it still doesn't work, oh well.

Russell · 08-13-2004, 05:09 PM

I tried rebuilding mine, but I wasn't able to get it working as good as it should. You can't rebuild the motor, but can work on the top side pump / arm mechanics. I ended up paying over 200 bucks for a new one, with me taking a core in. Works much better

cliffsta · 08-14-2004, 12:22 AM

yeah my motor is great, and the pump works good; i hear it clicking away at the clogged up lines/outlets. i really outta fix that b/c i can't stand dirty windshields for more than 5 seconds.

08-13-2004, 11:35 AM	#1
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Wipers quit working in my 85 after awhile If I have been driving in the rain for an extended period of time my wipers end up slowing down and then stopping. If I let it sit for a while they will start working again. Should I just get a new wiper motor or could it be something else? __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

08-13-2004, 11:37 AM	#2
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	sounds like a tired wiper motor. not sure if you can rebuild them, im sure an ingenious person could. new ones are core refundable from LMC. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-13-2004, 12:44 PM	#3
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	52 bucks at advance auto with a core. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

08-13-2004, 02:26 PM	#4
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yeah im fixing to go wash and wax ol red, and while im at it im gonna take off the water hoses for whipers and unclog them, the pump works but the lines are clogged. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-13-2004, 04:58 PM	#5
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	my pump evidently doesn't work in mine, the wires were cut so I re-connected them but it still doesn't work, oh well. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

08-13-2004, 05:09 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I tried rebuilding mine, but I wasn't able to get it working as good as it should. You can't rebuild the motor, but can work on the top side pump / arm mechanics. I ended up paying over 200 bucks for a new one, with me taking a core in. Works much better __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

08-14-2004, 12:22 AM	#7
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yeah my motor is great, and the pump works good; i hear it clicking away at the clogged up lines/outlets. i really outta fix that b/c i can't stand dirty windshields for more than 5 seconds. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

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