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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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intermittent wiper trouble

The intermittent wipers in my 93 F150 only work intermittently
part time and not at all delay positions. Anyone have any ideas where to start. thanks. Randy
 
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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Yeah, I had the exact same problem. Try cleaning the contacts in the multifuction switch. You need to first pry the end cap off of the stalk (you can use a knife, or a very small screwdriver). You'll see a phillips screw; remove it, being careful not to lose the springs or pins underneath. The contacts are underneath the second plastic cover. I found mine to be very gummed up and dirty. After cleaning the copper contacts with some old carb cleaner I had lying around, I reassembled everything, and it's been working great for the past six months or so.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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Thanks for the reply.
I cleaned the contacts and it seems to be working fine now. thanks. Randy
 
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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just spray potentiometer cleaner in tehre. and twist it around a lot. That will be a lot quicker.

Yes. i can't spell potentiemeter or however you spell the stupid word. But if i said POT you guys would say WTH?
 
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