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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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When I turn on wipers at switch I get a clicking sound from the controller located in the spare tire jack compartment behind the passenger seat. I have just installed a new wiper motor, which I thought might be the problem. Any solutrions would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to get car safety checked in Texas so I can drive it.


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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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What year Vette?

I don't think there is a controller for the wiper behind the passenger seat. I know in the early C3s the alarm circuitry is in the compartment behind the passenger seat.

If you have a 68-72, there is a solenoid behind the dash that opens the wiper door. You can hear it click when you turn on the wipers.

Have you checked the **** under the dash (below the steering wheel). Turning the **** allows you to stop the wiper motor with the wiper arms up where you can change the blades. Turn the **** and then try the wiper again.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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It is an 81 and the switch under the steering wheel is only for the headlights. I have no wiper door


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