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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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so i finally get my wiper bezel and switch in turn the key and the dam washer pump is goin like crazy then i fiddle with the switch and the wipers are goin, then they dont work, then....what the......



sigh is the switch just junk?
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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so i finally get my wiper bezel and switch in turn the key and the dam washer pump is goin like crazy then i fiddle with the switch and the wipers are goin, then they dont work, then....what the......



sigh is the switch just junk?
Mine did something similar. It also ran my battery dry. It ended up being a bad ground wire. Don't know if that is what it is, but it's a start.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Did you install the electrical connector [for the switch] upside down? {It can be installed that way by mistake.}
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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Did you install the electrical connector [for the switch] upside down? {It can be installed that way by mistake.}
I thought I posted that , is there 2 threads like this ? I MUST be losing my mind.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Stare at a computer screen for too long...and 'funny' things will happen.
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Im pretty sure i put the connector on right, there a little extra plastic on one side, there a flat spot on theplate to guide it (sorta)

Anyway, the wiper motor and washer motor are both brand new. (dont even talk to me about the washer bottle and pump, total bubba there but back to original setup now)


I did notice the catalogs list a repo and a delco tooling repo (twice the price too)

I went cheap and maybe i shouldnt have.
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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So did you flip the connector at the wiper switch and correct the problem....I think the price differance is because one is an OEM/Delco tooling as described from the vendor.....

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im pretty sure its on right, anyone have a picture or can desribe which color wires are on what side??
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Originally Posted by ssenay72
im pretty sure its on right, anyone have a picture or can desribe which color wires are on what side??
I would drop the plate/5 screws and check that connector...dark blue-black/white-light blue wires....from left to right according to the wiring diagram and to be sure....
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will check it out tommorow, thanks.
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Originally Posted by ssenay72
will check it out tommorow, thanks.
Keep us posted on what you find.....
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Well maybe i had it backwards. lol. I changed the switch anyway and it works. So im not touching it.
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Originally Posted by ssenay72
Well maybe i had it backwards. lol. I changed the switch anyway and it works. So im not touching it.
So the new switch did the trick, and switching the connector around...good deal
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yeah i cant remember exactly if i had it backwards but maybe. i got the better switch, it works. (even got the radio working tonight, im quiting while im ahead)
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Originally Posted by ssenay72
yeah i cant remember exactly if i had it backwards but maybe. i got the better switch, it works. (even got the radio working tonight, im quiting while im ahead)
Go enjoy a cold one then...... well deserved....
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