Re: {Chrysler 300} 1962 Wiper Switch

When you unplug that Bulkhead Connector, clean it up of any corrosion. then, before plugging back, take needle nose pliers and give each MALE plug a twist. About 15°. This insures that when they plug together they scrap each other and make a secure electrical connection.

On Sun, Jan 25, 2026 at 6:24 PM 'Mark Souders' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I would suggest you look at the simple things first. Like bulkhead connector, wiring on the switch itself, and any terminals connected to the circuit.

Mark

On Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:40:07 PM EST, 'Matt Allyn' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

So….
I would need to remove the glove box to get to the wiper motor & check it all out….
Thanks

Matt Allyn

On Jan 24, 2026, at 8:47 AM, John Grady <jkg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

that clicking is a circuit breaker , you have a short circuit in wiper , most likely where enameled wires from winding leave motor casing . If anyone moves those around the old insulation sleeve crumbles , one scrape of wire on sharp frame edge it is shorted
Has wiper motor been messed with lately ?
sometimes with slow fastidious work you can unsolder or detach wire(s )and slip very small shrink sleeve over them , slide into motor along the wire as far as you can .Then a quick shrink ; see Bob M tech section how to test motor on bench ; it is tricky , not what you think
However that fix of sleeves means moving wires, all the sleeves typically crack and fall off , 4-5 of them from memory
This usually happened to me trying to fix park switch or its cam stuck fast by that damn white lube , hard as a rock
Remember to heed FSM warning ( read it) never to open motor or take apart in parked position , shut off by key with the wipers up on glass not parked

Of course short could be in wiring or harness , I have never been that lucky
Use of thermal breaker ( the click) in wipers instead of fuse is in case trapped by ice , it protects motor from burnout , or should , as park cycle or initial start up out of park will keep trying .
once problem like that is cleared wipers should work again , unlike fuse , in which case no wipers
good luck
john

On Jan 24, 2026, at 11:14 AM, 'Matt Allyn' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

The relay, that lives on the backside of the wiper switch, is clicking on & off.
It has an audible click, that makes the ammeter gauge bounce around, until the relay resets itself.

I have pulled the switch back away from the dash panel….
Scrubbed the backside of the dash panel, with steel wool, to assure the switch is grounding up against the dash.

Still with the tinny click sound from the relay.
Any other ideas?

Thank you!

Matt Allyn

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Re: {Chrysler 300} 1962 Wiper Switch - Relay Clicking