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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Can I revive an old thread here.
Old car is nearing completion but I've got an issue with the wiper switch.
The car is a 75, I've had the dash stripped and put it all back in. The switch wasn't fitted when i got it but when its all connected the only way the wiper operates is when you press the switch for wash/wipe?

Have I done something wrong?
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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I've heard of the switches being installed upside down. Have you checked?
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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Thought about that Mike, I'll need to try it at the weekend. hopefully heading to the paintshop on Monday...Nearly there. Not been on here much.
Just had its pre MOT (kinda like your inspection) and all its needing is some light adjustment and reverse and rear fog light installed. I'll do that when its getting painted

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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Young Bill
Thought about that Mike, I'll need to try it at the weekend. hopefully heading to the paintshop on Monday...Nearly there. Not been on here much.
Just had its pre MOT (kinda like your inspection) and all its needing is some light adjustment and reverse and rear fog light installed. I'll do that when its getting painted

From experience, it is very easy to install wires out of order. The switch is rather touchy. A little WD-40 seems to help, as well as a diagram, and changing the position of the switches.
I got some good info from the guys at Wilcox.
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Your switch is entirely different than the one in this thread above.

If you look at this diagram, you'll be able to figure out the correct way for the switch and the connector to be installed.



and here is how you test the switch.

Willcox Testing a 68-76 Corvette Wiper Motor Switch


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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Willcox to the rescue....
Many thanks, thats the weekend sorted
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