wipers electrical problem
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Okiehoma
wipers electrical problem
Just finished a resto on my '72, the only way the wipers will work is if I push in the wiper switch and hold it in. Works this way in all speeds, as soon as I let go the wipers park and stop. The only wire I see in common to the washer pump and wiper motor is the center yellow wire. Any ideas on what is wrong.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Hudson Falls, N.Y. 76 Vette Modified L-48
The yellow wire is hot....you could always switch the outter wires and see if things get better, if nothing else it may prove you have a bad switch....
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Make sure the switch is grounded.Easy test is to turn ign. switch on-turn on the wiper switch-wet your fingers and touch the screws that hold the switch in the center cluster.Just kidding use a piece of wire-if you use your fingers it will shock the crap out of you if you are the bridge to ground.