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68_Step · 03-16-2004, 11:51 AM

I installed a new washer pump and a wiper switch. When I turn on the wipers, I also get the washer... tend to use a lot of fluid that way!

Any idea what wires I may have crossed? It is a 68 Chevy, C10, long step.

Thanks!

Putter · 03-16-2004, 11:54 AM

It is the type of switch that you have to push to get fluid (normally), and twist for wiper operation?

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 03-16-2004, 02:56 PM

your switch could be bad, mine did almost the exact opposite, I had to turn the knob and hold down the squirters to get my wipers to move!!

It turned out that on these switches that the back is only held on by a couple of crimped places on the housing, well the back had pushed through. Yours may be engaged (pushed in) still turn it on and try pulling out on the knob and see if that cancels it out.

68_Step · 03-16-2004, 03:43 PM

Putter: Yes, push to get fluid and twist to engage wipers. Except today

Black and Blue: I will try that, maybe it is stuck in the "in and on" position. Any idea how to test the switch? It is new...

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 03-17-2004, 03:02 AM

Not that I know of Just try to pull on it to see if it works. Are you sure you have the right switch???

68_Step · 03-17-2004, 10:44 AM

I hope I have the right switch, looks just like the one that came out... and I ordered it from GMC Paul a few months ago. I will have a chance to play with the switch tonight.

03-16-2004, 11:51 AM	#1
68_Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 355	Windshield wiper troubles I installed a new washer pump and a wiper switch. When I turn on the wipers, I also get the washer... tend to use a lot of fluid that way! Any idea what wires I may have crossed? It is a 68 Chevy, C10, long step. Thanks!

03-16-2004, 11:54 AM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	It is the type of switch that you have to push to get fluid (normally), and twist for wiper operation? __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-16-2004, 02:56 PM	#3
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	your switch could be bad, mine did almost the exact opposite, I had to turn the knob and hold down the squirters to get my wipers to move!! It turned out that on these switches that the back is only held on by a couple of crimped places on the housing, well the back had pushed through. Yours may be engaged (pushed in) still turn it on and try pulling out on the knob and see if that cancels it out. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

03-17-2004, 03:02 AM	#5
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Not that I know of Just try to pull on it to see if it works. Are you sure you have the right switch??? __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

03-16-2004, 03:43 PM	#4
68_Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 355	Putter: Yes, push to get fluid and twist to engage wipers. Except today Black and Blue: I will try that, maybe it is stuck in the "in and on" position. Any idea how to test the switch? It is new...

03-17-2004, 10:44 AM	#6
68_Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 355	I hope I have the right switch, looks just like the one that came out... and I ordered it from GMC Paul a few months ago. I will have a chance to play with the switch tonight.



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