Wipers, wipers, wipers..
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Instructor
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From: Memphis tn
Wipers, wipers, wipers..
Hey everybody, first question on my laundry list. New to me 71 coupe. I am going to have a bunch of work ahead correcting bubba's electrical emporium.
1st question. Wipers do not work. There is a problem with the vacum, headlights work and there is vacum but i think the hoses may be attatched incorrectly or something. If I swap the hoses on the actuator on the firewall the wiper door opens, reverse it and the door closes. If I turn the wiper switch on with the door open I can hear an audible click, so the wiper is getting power right? Sound like just a bad wiper motor? I do not have any of the vacum, electrical diagrams yet. Soon hopefully.
Thanks guys!
Moose
1st question. Wipers do not work. There is a problem with the vacum, headlights work and there is vacum but i think the hoses may be attatched incorrectly or something. If I swap the hoses on the actuator on the firewall the wiper door opens, reverse it and the door closes. If I turn the wiper switch on with the door open I can hear an audible click, so the wiper is getting power right? Sound like just a bad wiper motor? I do not have any of the vacum, electrical diagrams yet. Soon hopefully.
Thanks guys!
Moose
Racer
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From: Holcomb Mississippi
vacuum
Welcome Jeremie,
Check the Wilcox website or search Wilcox on this forum. He has some great vacuum diagrams to check all your hoses. Also, Im just down the road from you near Winona, MS. Maybe we will be able to get together some time.
andy
Check the Wilcox website or search Wilcox on this forum. He has some great vacuum diagrams to check all your hoses. Also, Im just down the road from you near Winona, MS. Maybe we will be able to get together some time.
andy
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Instructor
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From: Memphis tn
I wouldn't dare being one of those unsafe drivers that did not have working wipers. Can you imagine the chaos that would occur?
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Make certain that the "wiper override" switch (the round **** between the two pull-down vacuum switches just below the steering column) is turned to the ON position. If that switch is rotated to the OFF position, the wiper motor won't operate. It is intended to be used when you need to change wiper blades.
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Here is a link to all info on the wiper system.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...wiper&x=79&y=2
and here is the one for the vacuum schematics.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...vacuum&x=0&y=0
Willcox
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...wiper&x=79&y=2
and here is the one for the vacuum schematics.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...vacuum&x=0&y=0
Willcox
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From: Memphis tn
Here is a link to all info on the wiper system.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...wiper&x=79&y=2
and here is the one for the vacuum schematics.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...vacuum&x=0&y=0
Willcox
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...wiper&x=79&y=2
and here is the one for the vacuum schematics.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...vacuum&x=0&y=0
Willcox
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Instructor
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From: Memphis tn
Make certain that the "wiper override" switch (the round **** between the two pull-down vacuum switches just below the steering column) is turned to the ON position. If that switch is rotated to the OFF position, the wiper motor won't operate. It is intended to be used when you need to change wiper blades.
Seriously, Awesome!
Jeremie
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Hi j,
Even though you had success with this problem, there will probably be more puzzles in your future.
If I may I'll suggest you consider buying the 71 factory AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual), and the 71 GM Chassis Service Manual. These 2 books will be your close companions as you get to know your 71. Many of the larger venders sell them and they're well worth the money.
How about some pictures of your car?!?
Regards,
Alan
Even though you had success with this problem, there will probably be more puzzles in your future.
If I may I'll suggest you consider buying the 71 factory AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual), and the 71 GM Chassis Service Manual. These 2 books will be your close companions as you get to know your 71. Many of the larger venders sell them and they're well worth the money.
How about some pictures of your car?!?
Regards,
Alan
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Instructor
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From: Memphis tn
Hi j,
Even though you had success with this problem, there will probably be more puzzles in your future.
If I may I'll suggest you consider buying the 71 factory AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual), and the 71 GM Chassis Service Manual. These 2 books will be your close companions as you get to know your 71. Many of the larger venders sell them and they're well worth the money.
How about some pictures of your car?!?
Regards,
Alan
Even though you had success with this problem, there will probably be more puzzles in your future.
If I may I'll suggest you consider buying the 71 factory AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual), and the 71 GM Chassis Service Manual. These 2 books will be your close companions as you get to know your 71. Many of the larger venders sell them and they're well worth the money.
How about some pictures of your car?!?
Regards,
Alan
I posted pics in the general section under a separate thread. I will be getting both manuals, but while I wait...
You're not kidding about all of the "new" problems. I have only been under the hood for a day and I think this one will keep me busy.
Former Vendor
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Make certain that the "wiper override" switch (the round **** between the two pull-down vacuum switches just below the steering column) is turned to the ON position. If that switch is rotated to the OFF position, the wiper motor won't operate. It is intended to be used when you need to change wiper blades.
I can't tell you how many times customers have brought cars in for wiper service because of the switch.