[FC] Fw: Re: done

[J R Read]

Is this a 2 speed or 3 speed (with washer button) wiper system?
Later, JR


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From: <wern3 at juno.com>
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Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 6:51 AM
Subject: [FC] Fw: Re: done


>
> Re windshield wipers I had a little time yesterday to work on my 
> inoperative windshield wipers.  I reconnected the dome light, ( a simple 
> slip - together connection that came apart) The wipers are still a 
> mystery. After tracing the melted wire from the wiper back tohte splice 
> behind the instrument panel and replacing that piece of wire,  I took my 
> 12volt battery charger inside the cab and temporarily wired a fuse inline 
> and connected the two leads to the two posts on the wiper motor. It began 
> normal operation back and forth. I unclipped the wires and the blades 
> stopped in mid - swing. I reconnected the normal power source from the 
> trucks' wiring and the motor started up, but then stopped as soon as it 
> came to it's "park" position. I performed this twice with the same result. 
> My take - away from this experiment is that the motor is fine and the 
> wiring repair was successful, but perhaps the switch is burnt out?? Back 
> to the wiring diagram.Tim '61 Rampy
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