2 issues with my 76
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Racer
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From: Missoula Mt
2 issues with my 76
1st issue..wipers...When i slide the switch over i get nothing. When I push the switch in for wash, the wipers will move a few inches and then just park. I pushed several times, and then got them to cycle through one time. After pushing it about ten times I only got them to cycle two times, every other time they just went a few inches and then back to park. I've read a ton of posts about wiper problems, just not one with my issue. I looked for ***** under the steering wheel, and there is one with a screw type thread on it towards the left side of the panel, and have turned it all the way clockwise and counterclockwise...not sure what it does. the other **** under the steering wheel is hard plastic and doesn't budge...
2nd issue...horn doesn't work, and i was just going to try one of the contact kits you see on ebay, does this sound like a good starting point?
Thanks in advance for any help on these issues, I'm not much of a "fixer" guy, but I'm not totally helpless either
2nd issue...horn doesn't work, and i was just going to try one of the contact kits you see on ebay, does this sound like a good starting point?
Thanks in advance for any help on these issues, I'm not much of a "fixer" guy, but I'm not totally helpless either
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08
I had a similar, possibly the same, issue with the wipers on my '76, they only worked when I pushed and held the switch at the wash position. I replaced both the motor, and switch to no avail. Finally while replacing the radio, I also replaced the center dash. It was cracked just below the vents, and poorly cut to fit a modern radio by the previous owner. Afterwards the wipers began working correctly. After some research I decided the problem must have been a ground issue with the switch, with I believe grounds through the center dash. But, I'm no expert, so ymmv.
Good Luck
Good Luck
Last edited by jn76vette; Dec 28, 2010 at 07:36 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Missoula Mt
Thanks JN, I will check the dash bezel for a crack, i also have a poorly cut job the previous owner put a cd player in. Is there a way to reapir tis if it is cracked?
Roger, I haven't had the horn button off yet, does it just pop off to ground the contact? Thanks
Roger, I haven't had the horn button off yet, does it just pop off to ground the contact? Thanks
