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Old 12-11-2004, 07:25 PM   #1
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Anybody know what causes the wipers

To go off by themselves.....This is an 1983 full size GMC.....The switch is on the dash.....As you go down the road, the wipers will start working all by them selves...And they will not stop...Does anybody know what is bad on this .....thank you....caneswin5@echoes.net
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Old 12-11-2004, 07:49 PM   #2
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My 82 did it, Thought it was my switch, whcih tested bad, but still did it with a new one. Turned out the motor was bad. Replaced it and problem was gone. Mine could have been a combo of both, but I have a feeling it was just the motor.
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Old 12-11-2004, 08:25 PM   #3
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I is the motor I ran in to this countless times make sure it is grounded if it is it needs replaced.
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Old 12-11-2004, 10:43 PM   #4
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Thanks for the info....I took the cheap way out and replaced the switch, 30.00 $ ....Thats because its for the pluse set up...or well, time to look for a delay motor set up now......I have 13gs into this lil baby and can not stop now......Thanks for the help....
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