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OJ1988 · 08-21-2009, 10:02 AM

The wipers on my truck will not go down to the rest position when turned off. They want to shut off about halfway through the stroke.

They work, and go the full distance back and forth, just do not rest at the bottom of the windshield.

Any ideas?

big_al_71 · 08-21-2009, 10:10 AM

mine also dont go down all the way when switch to the off position so I will be watching this thread for any suggestions. Mine go almost all the way but there is probably about an inch off before setting on the right position.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-21-2009, 10:45 AM

If the wipers do not make it to the rest possition and the arms are installed correctly, then the problem is most likely the motor itself. I have tried just replacing the switch a few times for this same problem and it didn't solve the problem. Replacing the motor did.
If the wiper arms return to the rest possition and it is just 1" or so too high, then the problem is most likely the arms installed to high. Pull the arms, turn the wipers on and off once and reinstall the arms where they rest about 1" above the bottom of the windshield. WES

08-21-2009, 10:02 AM	#1
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	wipers seating The wipers on my truck will not go down to the rest position when turned off. They want to shut off about halfway through the stroke. They work, and go the full distance back and forth, just do not rest at the bottom of the windshield. Any ideas? __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

08-21-2009, 10:10 AM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: wipers seating mine also dont go down all the way when switch to the off position so I will be watching this thread for any suggestions. Mine go almost all the way but there is probably about an inch off before setting on the right position. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-21-2009, 10:45 AM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: wipers seating If the wipers do not make it to the rest possition and the arms are installed correctly, then the problem is most likely the motor itself. I have tried just replacing the switch a few times for this same problem and it didn't solve the problem. Replacing the motor did. If the wiper arms return to the rest possition and it is just 1" or so too high, then the problem is most likely the arms installed to high. Pull the arms, turn the wipers on and off once and reinstall the arms where they rest about 1" above the bottom of the windshield. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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