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Old 04-27-2013, 09:12 PM   #1
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1968 c-10 wipers won't work

Can't figure out why my wipers will not work. Already installed brand new wiper motor and wiper switch. Any ideas???
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Old 04-27-2013, 09:28 PM   #2
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Re: 1968 c-10 wipers won't work

check fuse? check ground?
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Old 04-27-2013, 09:44 PM   #3
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Re: 1968 c-10 wipers won't work

Turn on your headlights and see if your wipers work
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Old 04-27-2013, 09:51 PM   #4
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Re: 1968 c-10 wipers won't work

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Here's how to test the wiper motor...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413551

Also, the wiper switch has to be installed and tightened down in the dash before the wipers will work. That is where they get their ground.

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Old 04-27-2013, 10:03 PM   #5
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Re: 1968 c-10 wipers won't work

The yellow wire that plugs into the wiper motor is the power wire and is hot with the key on. You also have to have the wiper switch grounded as said, and the wiper motor has to be grounded as well.
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Old 04-27-2013, 10:14 PM   #6
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Re: 1968 c-10 wipers won't work

if you move to west Texas, you will never need them...sure wished we need them...sure is dry...lol
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Old 04-28-2013, 11:24 AM   #7
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Re: 1968 c-10 wipers won't work

Replacing the wiper motor is about a 9 out of 10 on the PITA scale. 40+ years of dirt will fall in your eyes, and your hands will look like you tried to milk a male badger when you're done.
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Old 04-28-2013, 11:38 AM   #8
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Re: 1968 c-10 wipers won't work

Oh, sorry. Just realized you already tore your hands up installing a new motor. Since it doesn't work, there's either no juice to the motor, or the new motor is dead. Run a hot wire to it and see what happens.
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