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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 11:16 AM
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winshield wipers never stop

I changed the cab on my 73 highboy and after that the windshield wipers never stop in the "home" position when you turn them off unless you turn them off in the "home" or down position, i have to time when i turn them off, does thins make sense? i don't know if something is not adjusted corectly or if there is a sensor in the motor that turns them off or what, anyone have any suggestions they are getting anoying,
 
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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Which switch did you use ?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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There is a constant power wire to the wiper motor that allows the wipers to "park" after you shut them off. I don't know which wire off hand, but a wiring diagram would tell that.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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My '73 did this. I wiggled the switch and they would then park. I replaced the switch and all is well.

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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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That would be good if it is the switch, i dont want to tear the dash apart to get to the motor, i will have to see if i have a switch and try that first
 
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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mine does that also ive swiched swiches 3 times with good swiches and it still does it i just go 1/2 between clicks to turn them off
 
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