[FWDLK] windshield wipers: repaired ..

[Philippe COURANT <accf_clb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As i said my wipers failed last weekend. I thought first that the
problem was in the automatic parking switch of the motor.
I remember that sometimes when i tried to switch off the wipers
(when they worked) i felt a little electric shock when i touched
the switch button, depending where was my other hand. Seems that
there was somewhere a poor ground.
The wiring of wipers has three grounds: one bolt of the wiper
motor assy, the switch assy and the automatic windshield washer
switch on the washer push pedal (this is a factory device on Imp
and Chrysler, option for other Mopar: when you push the
windshield washer pedal you operate also a switch which actuates
one cycle of the wipers).
Before removing the wipers motor / arms (need to remove glove
box, radio) i try to bypass the washer switch; no difficulty
because wiring is devise for with or w/o the washer actuator
switch.

And the wipers run and park themselves ! So the problem is in the
washer switch (poor contacts ? release spring weaked ?) . As i
never use it, i've kept the "w/o washer" wiring.

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Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)
Imperial 57 Crown convertible
Buick 58 Roadmaster sedan

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