No wipers
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Gainesville Fl
No wipers
My windshield wipers have stopped working on my 96. For those of you who have had this Happen to them, do I need to buy a new multifunction switch wand/stalk or the piece that sits in the steering colum. My cruise control no longer works either and stopped working at the same time. This makes me think it is the stalk. I wouldn't think both wiper motors themselves would go out at the same time.
Any Input?
Any Input?
Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix AZ
2021 C4 of the Year - Modified Finalist
my 86 wipers quit working because the motor over travelled, and the crank, under the leaf screens in front of the windshield, struck the body, and the motor kept on running till it self destructed.
If you buy a new wiper motor, I would love to buy your black cap off your old wiper motor.
If you buy a new wiper motor, I would love to buy your black cap off your old wiper motor.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Gainesville Fl
Guess I should have mentioned that yes, I did indeed check the fuse and it was good. replaced it anyway but with no luck. I guess the next step is to start taking things apart and see what is getting power and what isnt.
Coupeguy, if I end up having to replace the motor, you will be the first to know.
Coupeguy, if I end up having to replace the motor, you will be the first to know.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: charlottesville Virginia
Guess I should have mentioned that yes, I did indeed check the fuse and it was good. replaced it anyway but with no luck. I guess the next step is to start taking things apart and see what is getting power and what isnt.
Coupeguy, if I end up having to replace the motor, you will be the first to know.
Coupeguy, if I end up having to replace the motor, you will be the first to know.
Safety Car
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yep...that cap is where ALL the magic happens...
use great caution if you decide to disassemble to repair or inspect. It has contacts inside that can fall apart or fall out and there really is not a good reference for putting all the pieces back together again..and the "cap" and its inerds are impossible to find.
use great caution if you decide to disassemble to repair or inspect. It has contacts inside that can fall apart or fall out and there really is not a good reference for putting all the pieces back together again..and the "cap" and its inerds are impossible to find.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Gainesville Fl