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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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I have a 1996 that has become possessed by the wipers. When I turn them on they MAY or may not come on. They may dicide to come on in a few minutes or hours.
Has anyone beat this problem?
Is this going to take parts or Priest's?

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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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Default Re: wipers taking over car ! (zrracer)

mine do this too. I havent got around to fixing it yet but we fixed my friends 89 by just taking apart the wiper control motor and switch and cleaning the contacts real good with some alcohol and a cotton swab.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 02:38 PM
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Default Re: wipers taking over car ! (zrracer)

I have a similar issue. Mine will start fine, then, in the intermittent mode, they will go bezerk and move to full speed. I am assuming that the contacts are dirty or corroded. Just need to find the time to clean everything. Low on the priority list.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 02:38 PM
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Default Re: wipers taking over car ! (zrracer)

......Is this going to take parts or Priest?....
A priest will be the least expensive way to go. Your vette could have a faulty wiper motor switch, a faulty wiper motor, or a wiring problem (corrosion) at the switch or motor, or both. The wiper switch is a non-replaceable component of the multi-function turn signal lever. Which means to replace the switch, you purchase a complete turn signal level. My advice would be, if you are not familiar with a volt/ohm meter, is to have an auto-electric shop diagnose your problem. The diagnosis should take only a few minutes.
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