1972 wiper problems
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8th Gear
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1972 wiper problems
I have had the pleasure of owning C-1, C-2, and C-3 cars in my past but I have owned this Ontario Orange 72 coupe for 21 years bought from the original owner in Mass. The car has had its minor problems but this wiper thing is not good. At first the valence door opened but caught the wipers against the windshield when closing but lately the panel opens but the wipers lie there dead and will not move. Can anyone give me any diagnostics on this? It will not pass PA inspection in the spring this way not to mention it is dangerous. Thanks!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Midland TX
Check the switch located on the firewall. There should be a plunger that pushes in a button when the wiper door is open. The switch is supposed to keep the wipers from working until the wiper door is fully opened.
Feel free to email me at scott@thespark.us I might be able to help.
Posting on the C3 board will get you lots of help too.
I joined a Corvette restoration email list that helps me a lot.
Welcome to the CF.
Feel free to email me at scott@thespark.us I might be able to help.
Posting on the C3 board will get you lots of help too.
I joined a Corvette restoration email list that helps me a lot.
Welcome to the CF.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19
Welcome to the forum, C3 tech section will be a big help to you.
Check the wiper park **** under the steering column in the drivers compartment. Give it a turn.
Sometimes it gets set at park when the wipers are down.
Check the wiper park **** under the steering column in the drivers compartment. Give it a turn.
Sometimes it gets set at park when the wipers are down.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Ridgefield Washington
Info on email list?
Check the switch located on the firewall. There should be a plunger that pushes in a button when the wiper door is open. The switch is supposed to keep the wipers from working until the wiper door is fully opened.
Feel free to email me at scott@thespark.us I might be able to help.
Posting on the C3 board will get you lots of help too.
I joined a Corvette restoration email list that helps me a lot.
Welcome to the CF.
Feel free to email me at scott@thespark.us I might be able to help.
Posting on the C3 board will get you lots of help too.
I joined a Corvette restoration email list that helps me a lot.
Welcome to the CF.
Thanks,
Curt
