Notices
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

Wiper motor ?s

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 09:23 AM
  #1  
fatfenders56's Avatar
fatfenders56
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,497
Likes: 5
From: Tucson AZ
Wiper motor ?s

I am using a VW Rabbit electric wiper motor and cannot get it to park by any combination of wiring, Is there a relay system or some kind of a whiz-bang switch that will do this? I hate to look stupid but sometimes you just can;t help it
 
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 10:00 AM
  #2  
gfw1985's Avatar
gfw1985
Cranky Old Guy
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,562
Likes: 6
From: Raphine, Virginia
You're going to need the wiring diagram for the Rabbit. Probably the switch. Normally power remains on a second wire on motor for park function to work.
 
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:45 PM
  #3  
fatfenders56's Avatar
fatfenders56
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,497
Likes: 5
From: Tucson AZ
Thanks for the answer, a trip to the local library produced no usable diagrams, they only show terminal numbers not functions. trouble shooting guide says only to replace the motor. I am going to stop the local VW "garage" and talk to the old hippie there, maybe he can help
 
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 03:06 PM
  #4  
gfw1985's Avatar
gfw1985
Cranky Old Guy
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,562
Likes: 6
From: Raphine, Virginia
Sounds like a plan. All I have are old Beetle and Karmann Ghia diagrams, so no help.
 
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 04:49 PM
  #5  
mechmagcn's Avatar
mechmagcn
Logistics Pro
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,644
Likes: 55
From: Moro Bay, AR
Club FTE Gold Member
I have had good luck getting wiring diagrams on the autozone site.
 
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 05:57 PM
  #6  
bobbytnm's Avatar
bobbytnm
Roast em' if you got 'em
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,997
Likes: 9,886
From: Rio Rancho, NM
Club FTE Gold Member
What in the world are you doing with wipers on a truck in Tucson?

LOL....I keep thinking about fabbing up a wiper motor but in the last several years we haven't had much of a need here in New Mexico

Good luck
Bobby
 
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:04 PM
  #7  
fatfenders56's Avatar
fatfenders56
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,497
Likes: 5
From: Tucson AZ
Originally Posted by bobbytnm
What in the world are you doing with wipers on a truck in Tucson?

LOL....I keep thinking about fabbing up a wiper motor but in the last several years we haven't had much of a need here in New Mexico

Good luck
Bobby
thanks Bobby, always a treat!
 
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:24 PM
  #8  
bobbytnm's Avatar
bobbytnm
Roast em' if you got 'em
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,997
Likes: 9,886
From: Rio Rancho, NM
Club FTE Gold Member
Ironically, we had a nice afternoon spring time shower here....refreshing.

Back to the wipers, try reading through this, maybe it will help;
Wiring wiper motor from scratch, help! - Rennlist Discussion Forums

Bobby
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-4

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-6

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 08:42 AM
  #9  
fatfenders56's Avatar
fatfenders56
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,497
Likes: 5
From: Tucson AZ
Thanks Bobby, I am going on vacation but will investigate this when I get back. In the meantime treat your self to a frosty beverage! PS What kind of 65 Falcon do you have?
 
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 05:46 PM
  #10  
bobbytnm's Avatar
bobbytnm
Roast em' if you got 'em
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,997
Likes: 9,886
From: Rio Rancho, NM
Club FTE Gold Member
Its a 65 2dr sedan with a whopping 170ci and a 3spd automatic trans. I had it sold again this morning but then I got a call this afternoon that the poor guy didn't quite get the clearance he needed from the bank (his wife) and he had to call the deal off.
Dang. I've sold this car 3 times in the last 2 months and the wives always mess up the deal....LOL

Enjoy your vacation
Bobby
 
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 07:50 PM
  #11  
fatfenders56's Avatar
fatfenders56
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,497
Likes: 5
From: Tucson AZ
I'll enjoy it alright, there's no way you can spend 10 days in the Caribbean with all that rum and not have fun, but thanks anyway. OT, I have always liked those 64-65 Falcons, especially the Sprints. I have also wanted to pro street one of them, or even a 64-66 Mustang. Just dreamin'
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lonestaraggie
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
18
Jul 5, 2020 07:35 PM
Jolly Roger Joe
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
65
Jan 22, 2017 06:30 PM
82f100460
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
Apr 1, 2012 03:30 PM
Lance Hogan
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
Feb 26, 2009 12:27 PM
novatattoo
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Feb 9, 2006 06:08 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:27 AM.

story-0
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-02 21:45:57


VIEW MORE
story-1
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-5
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE