Wiper problems Arrrgh
 

It took me a while to notice this problem since it did not rain for a while after getting my Notchback running. My wipers only function in the high position, the washer works but I have to turn on the wipers manually, when I switch to low, they stop dead. My 89 - 93 Chiltons manual has no wiring diagrams of the wiper system, I have the 79-88 version too, and there is partial info on a 87 system listing a module between the switch and motor. My motor has more wires than that setup. I would prefer to meter the wires first before yanking out the switch or motor, but I dont know what wires are supposed to do what??
Does the Factory service manual cover this???
I was hoping to fix this this weekend.

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch Finally rebuilt T-5.

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 apart in garage, getting a 454 to put next to it
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The brushes in the motor may be going bad or are dirty, mine did the same thing. Tap it gently with a hammer a couple times this will loosen everything up, I covered it with a rag so I didn't beat it up. It has worked for the last year and half. The next time it happens I'll go buy a new one.

Good Luck

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I just put a new motor in mine, it was doing the same thing. If i pushed down on the motor the blades would go, but not as fast as they should. The gears in the motor were too tight, and i couldn't fix it so I spent $40 and got a used motor from www.stangparts.com

Scott

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I had it happen to my old mustang (87 notch 5.0), i beat it with a hammer just about everytime it rained, and then it just died one day, while it was raining. My advice is to just go buy a re-manufactured one. Its gonna go on you eventually.

[This message has been edited by Bangin Gears (edited 03-24-2001).]

Intersting, I would not have expected the motor to be bad since it does move on the high setting. Thanks for the info guys.

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch Finally rebuilt T-5.

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 apart in garage, getting a 454 to put next to it
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Banged on the motor with the switch in the low position, and it started moving http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif kept banging till it moved well. Noticed a rebuild sticker on the unit. Time to buy a new one, or should I get one from the boneyard?? I saw about 10 intact ones this weekend. My guess is get the rebuilt one since this may be a common problem

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch Finally rebuilt T-5.

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 apart in garage, getting a 454 to put next to it
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