Windshield Wipers wont work
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Windshield Wipers wont work
Tonight I gave my windsheild a spray of whiper fluid since the windsheild was dirty.But after some fluid ran down on the windsheild so I went to click my whipers on and nothing they wont go on at all.I checked the fuse and its good.why is it if i hit the button i can spary my windsheild with whiper fluid but I cant make the whipers go on at all if it rains?do i need a new whiper moter?or is it some other thing?..thanks in advance.
95 f 250 351 w auto 4x4 hd...a little over 200,000 miles and still going.(no ac)
95 f 250 351 w auto 4x4 hd...a little over 200,000 miles and still going.(no ac)
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Here's the diagram
http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/g...3d800a3a60.gif
The switch is part of the multi-function switch on the steering column, which has the wiper, turnsignals, hazards, and high-low beam switch all made together.
It uses a resistance value sent to the wiper module to tell the module what function you want.
I would go out to the wiper motor, and make sure you have voltage on the darkgreen wires.
http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/g...3d800a3a60.gif
The switch is part of the multi-function switch on the steering column, which has the wiper, turnsignals, hazards, and high-low beam switch all made together.
It uses a resistance value sent to the wiper module to tell the module what function you want.
I would go out to the wiper motor, and make sure you have voltage on the darkgreen wires.
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oh boy i dont have a voltage meter.but i was reading some old post so i bought the switch so i know what it is now.now i have to figure out how it goes on.if it still doesnt work after i get it on then it must be the wiper motor those are about 125 bucks but if i need one i guess ill have to buy it.is there anyplace i can find out how to put the switch on at all?thanks
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oh wow it says I have to remove the steering wheel i never did that before this is turning into a project.lol..dont you need a puller to get it off?
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ok i didnt get a chance to work on it today.I will get a voltmeter if you can tell me how I test the motor?My trucks a 95 f 250 it has wires that plug into the motor.what type of voltmeter should i get and where can i get one walmart or an auto parts store?thanks
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A cheap one will work for now. Just make sure it has a dc scale on it. If you do not want to get a meter, you can get what they call a testlight. It's just a light that will glow when you touch it to a powered wire.
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the test light sounds easy to use.where would i touch it to inside the connectors?and if it doesnt light then i need a new motor?..anyway the local junk yard wanted 40.00 for a used motor i thought that was kinda high for a junk yard one.
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ok i got a test light today at pep boys it says to ground the clip part of it and then point and touch the probeto the point being tested.bulb will light it voltage is present it says.red light indicates pos polarity and green light indicates neg polarity.it comes to a fine point on the end of it.im guessing i touch someplace inside the wiper motor to do this?not really sure how.i know you say poke the wire but the wire clip has about 9 wires going to the wiper motor what one do i poke? unless i bought the wrong tester? thanks for your help. 
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Originally Posted by Franklin2
Here's the diagram
http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/g...3d800a3a60.gif
The switch is part of the multi-function switch on the steering column, which has the wiper, turnsignals, hazards, and high-low beam switch all made together.
It uses a resistance value sent to the wiper module to tell the module what function you want.
I would go out to the wiper motor, and make sure you have voltage on the darkgreen wires.
http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/g...3d800a3a60.gif
The switch is part of the multi-function switch on the steering column, which has the wiper, turnsignals, hazards, and high-low beam switch all made together.
It uses a resistance value sent to the wiper module to tell the module what function you want.
I would go out to the wiper motor, and make sure you have voltage on the darkgreen wires.