Wiper switch w/delay not working

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Nov 7, 2006 | 08:39 PM

kwinline

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Wiper switch w/delay not working

I recently read a post from fp_5 about the move from a 2 speed wiper switch to a intermittent switch. It sounded easy enough since my 2 speed switch was acting up

I purchased the switch from my local O’reilly auto parts and installed it. No problem except it does not work.

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When I turn it to low or the intermittent nothing happens. When I turn it to high the wipers will jump slightly and you can hear the switch clicking. When I turn the switch to intermittent then back to the off position the wipers will cycle back to the park position.
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Anyone have thoughts on how to solve my problem?

1977 F-150 4x4 351M auto

Nov 7, 2006 | 08:45 PM

fp_5

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Hey Kwinline,
I just came on line this moment and saw your post. Timing is everything!

You need a module to go with the switch, it comes with its own small wiring harness and fits plugs into the existing harness just like the standard switch.
BTW, what did u pay for the switch and where did you get it?

Frank

Nov 7, 2006 | 08:55 PM

kwinline

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FP_05

The switch was Right at $50.00 including taxes from O'reillys.

Is the module and harness a ford original equipment part because i don't see it on the wiring diagrams i have?

Nov 7, 2006 | 09:36 PM

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The module is called a Govenor and yes it's a factory, ford item. Try ebay or your local wreckers. You can use later model year assemblies as indicated in the other thread but I think the switch has to match the Govn'r.
Look at the brite side, your half way there!

Frank

Nov 7, 2006 | 11:26 PM

Mil1ion

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Welcome to the site :

Yes it is a little more involved than buying a switch.

You need both parts shown in this picture.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...rd_pickup.html

If it is for the 76, you also need the proper governor for that year truck to make it plug & Play ( it is an interrupt harness that just plugs into the existing harness).... otherwise you have to make modfications to make it work.

It's too bad you already bought the switch by itself.

There a few users on FTE that have ad's in the classifieds for stuff like this.

Last edited by Mil1ion; Nov 7, 2006 at 11:29 PM.

Nov 8, 2006 | 08:53 PM

T.R.Bauer

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As everyone has said, you need the govenor too. I think that 80s trucks through about 91 had these too. It should be pretty easy to find one at a bone yard. Good luck. By the way, they basically plug right in to each other. Some are a little different than others so be careful which one you buy.

Nov 10, 2006 | 12:59 AM

AerostarDad

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You can find the governor or "delay module" in Fairmonts, Granada's and Mustang's and the like...It's the same module,just a different mounting bracket.

Hope this helps...