Mystery switch
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Mystery switch
I have a "69" vette. Under the dash just to the right of the steering columm is a small cannister with (2) yellow & (2) blue wires into it.
Also, there are three small hoses attached to the same canister.
Anyone know what is is?
Thanks,
Mike
Also, there are three small hoses attached to the same canister.
Anyone know what is is?
Thanks,
Mike
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From: Southbound
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Can you post a pic? Purchase the '69 AIM and figure out what you have here. Sounds like it could be the wiper door solonoid. If it is, it should be mounted on the rear of the tachometer, up and out of the way, where you could not otherwise see it.
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From: west babylon new york
i:ll vote for wiper door solonoid, i am presently putting a harness in my 72 coupe and found the same solonoid, bunch of wires and 3 vacumn lines ,didnt know it bolts to tac tho thanks for the hint i will have to see where it goes
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From: Henrico VA
I think I found this same canister. If it is near your right foot, but up just enough so that you can’t see it without getting low, then I’d like to know to. There appears to be a missing vacuum line, however, my wiper door works, but my override switch takes a second to activate, whereas, my wiper switch does it instantly. I’ve been told it could be a heating vent operator, but those appear to work as well.
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I vote for the wiper door solenoid/switch. It has one tube out the end which DOES NOT require a vacuum line connection....there should just be a small cube of foam on the tube to act as a filter to keep "junk" out of the vent line. It does have yellow and blue wire connections.
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I think I found this same canister. If it is near your right foot, but up just enough so that you can’t see it without getting low, then I’d like to know to. There appears to be a missing vacuum line, however, my wiper door works, but my override switch takes a second to activate, whereas, my wiper switch does it instantly. I’ve been told it could be a heating vent operator, but those appear to work as well.
Young,
Post a pic.
