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Old Dec 26, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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Question Windshield Wiper Problem...

On my 190 F350 my windsheild wipers used to turn on but when I'd try to shut them off they wouldn't so I'd have to get under the hood and unplug the wires. Now when its plugged in they won't even turn on. Do I have a bad switch? I'd like to get an opinion before I buy one. Also, are the switches hard to replace? Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 03:25 AM
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It could be the motor, the switch, or the time delay controller (if so equipped).
 
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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If you can get to the wiring for the motor apply voltage and see if it comes on, then work your way backwards?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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switch was only 7$ around here. and it was the prob on mine. but i replaced the motor as well. i figured it was something i would need. were they kinda sluggish going up and down? and stopped at some points?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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mine does the same thing, i figured its from the cold, cause during the whole summer i never have a problem, the cold season has freaquent temp changes making the metal contacts in the switch change size, the same thing happends to my horn. So i solved the horn problem by putting a train horn on it. (and since most of you guys are prolly curious) go to www.tirechanger.com and youll find the horns on there.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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http://www.tirechanger.com/grover/grover.html (thats the propper address)
 
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 08:08 AM
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why would someone put something that dumb on a good ford truk?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 09:33 AM
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why would someone put something that dumb on a good ford truk?

Since it is HIS truck, I can't really see what gives you any inclination that your opinion is welcome, or warranted...

If you were just kidding, please pardon my indignation...
 
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fornarog
Since it is HIS truck, I can't really see what gives you any inclination that your opinion is welcome, or warranted...

If you were just kidding, please pardon my indignation...


don't get your knickers in a knot,I was just kiddn.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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don't get your knickers in a knot,I was just kiddn.

My apologies.
 
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