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1971 Windshield Wiper issue (1/5)
 5/17/23 3:27pm
LS5 Rob
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Newport, MN - USA

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At the end of the year last year for some odd reason my wipers stopped working.

My Mechanic stated it was the motor. I decided to do it in spring instead of before winter storage.

I replaced the Windshield Motor and still no Joy. I have 12V on both sides of the override switch when engaged.

But if I try the Vacuum release for the wiper door, nothing.

Headlights function perfectly. Fuse is good and all connections look good. Is there a way to meter out the switch to see if that is the culprit?



|UPDATED|5/17/2023 12:27:22 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|


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Re: 1971 Windshield Wiper issue (2/5)
 5/17/23 11:03pm
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Rob, I can email you a copy of my collection of vacuum/electrical troubleshooting info for the headlights and wiper systems. It will require MS Word to open.... I used to have ALL of this stuff on my website, but since I had to change it over to a new set-up, I just haven't had time to reload all of this info. I will send what I have to you, and hopefully it will help. If you cannot open it, holler back, and I'll see if I can get it all changed over to a platform that is more friendly. 



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Re: 1971 Windshield Wiper issue (3/5)
 5/18/23 11:23am
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Joel, received and I am able to open it with no issues.

That is a great document, cannot thank you enough for sending it over!

 

Rob



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Re: 1971 Windshield Wiper issue (4/5)
 5/18/23 10:33pm
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Hope some of it helps. So many different issues with the wiper doors and such, it's hard to remember all of it! 



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Re: 1971 Windshield Wiper issue (5/5)
 5/22/23 1:42pm
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Mine mysteriously stopped working and door this helped 

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