Ignition off...wipers still work?
Jun 12, 2002 | 09:50 PM
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Racer
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From: Gananoque Ontario
Ignition off...wipers still work?
I was looking for a water leak yesterday and turned on my windshield wipers while hosing down the t-tops. I then realized that the keys were in my pocket.
Isn't the wiper motor supposed to be live only if the ign. is turned on?
I've been finding alot of interesting electrical mods from previous owners lately.
Jun 12, 2002 | 10:15 PM
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Re: Ignition off...wipers still work? (Kenzy)
Are you sure the cylinder was in the off position? If so, sounds like a bubba mod.
Jun 12, 2002 | 10:51 PM
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Racer
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From: Gananoque Ontario
Re: Ignition off...wipers still work? (Chris@VetteFinders)
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Are you sure the cylinder was in the off position? If so, sounds like a bubba mod.
Ya I double checked to be sure. What a mess!
Thanks.
Jun 14, 2002 | 05:23 AM
Le Mans Master
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Re: Ignition off...wipers still work? (Kenzy)
I would say you have a "bubba" issue.:smash:
Mine definitely do not work without the ignition on.
Jun 14, 2002 | 01:27 PM
Race Director
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Re: Ignition off...wipers still work? (Kenzy)
Your wipers work ?! You are my hero.
Jun 14, 2002 | 01:30 PM
Melting Slicks
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Re: Ignition off...wipers still work? (The Dude)
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Your wipers work ?! You are my hero.
I second that.....mine don't at the moment !
then again I only have to worry about 4 inches of windshield due to my hood ! :lol: :lol:
Jun 14, 2002 | 01:33 PM
Melting Slicks
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Re: Ignition off...wipers still work? (ylose)
Mine also work with the engine off, key out and wiper switch off. But... sometimes to get them going, I need to smack the wiper motor with something. :D Bubba was here too. :)
Jun 15, 2002 | 10:36 PM
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Racer
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From: Gananoque Ontario
Re: Ignition off...wipers still work? (phoenix)
Hmm... thanks everyone, it looks like I'll be doing the "painless" wiring in the fall.
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