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Sinister · 10-03-2007, 02:37 PM

What are some steps for trouble shooting windshield wipers?

cdowns · 10-03-2007, 02:56 PM

well the first step would be to identify what they are doing or aren't doing thats causing concern

Sinister · 10-03-2007, 02:59 PM

They don't work at all, and the fuse is good...

cdowns · 10-03-2007, 03:06 PM

first i'd see if there is 12v at the switch with the ign switch in the on position// then id see if theres 12v coming out of the switch when its turned on

Sinister · 10-03-2007, 03:15 PM

Thanks, I'll give that a shot. If I have voltage at the switch and coming out of the switch, then the motor is bad?

cdowns · 10-03-2007, 03:52 PM

that would be right if you have a good ground at the motor

Sinister · 10-03-2007, 03:56 PM

Cdowns, thanks for the quick replies, I'll try and see what's up with it this weekend...

Putter · 10-03-2007, 04:53 PM

There is ZERO power coming out of the factory wiper switch. The power is from the fuse panel to the motor (yellow wire).
The switch offers ground only.

Ground the center (Dk Blue) wire for wash.
Ground the black wire for high speed.
Ground both outer wires (Lt Blue & Black) at the same time for low speed

Sinister · 10-03-2007, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

There is ZERO power coming out of the factory wiper switch. The power is from the fuse panel to the motor (yellow wire).
The switch offers ground only.

Ground the center (Dk Blue) wire for wash.
Ground the black wire for high speed.
Ground both outer wires (Lt Blue & Black) at the same time for low speed

Somebody should write up a FAQ for this problem...

10-03-2007, 02:37 PM	#1
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10-03-2007, 02:56 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Windshield wipers... well the first step would be to identify what they are doing or aren't doing thats causing concern __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-03-2007, 02:59 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Windshield wipers... They don't work at all, and the fuse is good... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 10-03-2007 at 03:01 PM.

10-03-2007, 03:06 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Windshield wipers... first i'd see if there is 12v at the switch with the ign switch in the on position// then id see if theres 12v coming out of the switch when its turned on __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-03-2007, 03:15 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Windshield wipers... Thanks, I'll give that a shot. If I have voltage at the switch and coming out of the switch, then the motor is bad? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-03-2007, 03:52 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Windshield wipers... that would be right if you have a good ground at the motor __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-03-2007, 03:56 PM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Windshield wipers... Cdowns, thanks for the quick replies, I'll try and see what's up with it this weekend... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-03-2007, 04:53 PM	#8
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Windshield wipers... There is ZERO power coming out of the factory wiper switch. The power is from the fuse panel to the motor (yellow wire). The switch offers ground only. Ground the center (Dk Blue) wire for wash. Ground the black wire for high speed. Ground both outer wires (Lt Blue & Black) at the same time for low speed __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 10-03-2007 at 04:54 PM.



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