Re: [FWDLK] wipers--no shut off

["Stragand, Dave" <Dave.Stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

That's exactly the problem in my '86 Merury... The park switch is bad,
and the wipers have been on for a month.  I've been going through a lot
of the blue stuff, but it's easier than digging that motor out in the
cold & snow.  I disconnect the park circuit when it's not wet.

-Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: Philippe Courant [mailto:accf-club@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 4:02 AM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] wipers--no shut off


Yes, good idea to check ground... I remember i 've a similar problem 6
months ago with my '57 Imp. The problem came not from the motor but from
wiring: the windshield washer pedal is connected with the wiper (when
you push the washer pedal the wipers make a travel) and there was a bad
ground in the pedal switch. I've shortened the washer switch and all is
fine. So check if the wiper wiring is connected to this pedal (i'm not
sure all cars had this feature) and if so email privatly me i'll give
you the wires to short

Problem could also comes from the automatic "parking" switch in the
motor. It's a small switch actuated by a rotating cam. On my motor (57)
you've to remove the front cover (3 screws ?) to access. Not need to
remove the assembly from the dash.

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