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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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So I had my first problem with my c5. 15k miles and a year and half,, prob free,,,till. Pulled off my car cover, started it up, and wipers sprayin all my wiper juice out?? Had to pull the fuse??? How do I repair,,not replace? Is their a fix?? Hate to disassimble for no repair, new switch is pricey?? Only 40k on the clock
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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No help??
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Man I wish I would of took pics, same thing was happening to me in my 01. I just replaced the wiper arm. I went on ecklers website and found it for cheap. Center console has to come out, steering column cover, it's tricky but nothing that cannot be done in about 2-3 hours... That's with a few breaks lol. My car only has 65,000 on it so idk if mileage means anything I think it's just a problem that happens.
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http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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Well I srayed some elertical cleaner, and electical lube in the button,,fig. I would try to save it before droppin coin on new switch
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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You may be able to repair the existing wiper switch. If you look in there you will find two little springs. Replace them with one, similar to the type in a ball point pen. You may have to play with the length. Put the spring in and pop the little button back in. Usually works. Has worked on mine for a long time.
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