No wipers... troubleshooting ideas?
07-28-2017, 09:48 AM
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Car: 1982 Trans Am
Engine: 305 with a cam swap
Transmission: Auto
No wipers... troubleshooting ideas?
The wipers don't work at all on this old girl... I was sure they did when I purchased the car out of a field but right now I've got nothing. Wondering if someone could toss out a few first steps to check. I have checked all the fuses (as the labels are worn off) and nothing was blown.
Here are a few remaining issues... maybe they are connected? Eventually going to have to work through these too but I've started my search with the wiper issues as most important.
- no low beam headlights
- no dash lights
- no volt gauge
- no speedometer
- no washer pump
Of a 40+ item list including a new cam and timing chain I only have electrical left! And... it's not really my area of expertise. Thanks for any help!
Here are a few remaining issues... maybe they are connected? Eventually going to have to work through these too but I've started my search with the wiper issues as most important.
- no low beam headlights
- no dash lights
- no volt gauge
- no speedometer
- no washer pump
Of a 40+ item list including a new cam and timing chain I only have electrical left! And... it's not really my area of expertise. Thanks for any help!
Last edited by vincevs; 07-28-2017 at 09:54 AM.
07-31-2017, 04:49 PM
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Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE
Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄
Transmission: 765R4
Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56
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With the wiper unit unplugged, key in the ACCY position, and the wiper switch in the HI position, use a voltmeter or test light (the type for testing for voltage, not a continuity tester) to probe the pink, dark green, gray, and purple wires.
Which wires do you have power on?
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Which wires do you have power on?
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Happy Racing !
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Nitromethane Smells Sweet When Burning, But Please, No Roasting Marshmallows On The Zoomies
08-02-2017, 09:49 AM
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Car: 1982 Trans Am
Engine: 305 with a cam swap
Transmission: Auto
Re: No wipers... troubleshooting ideas?
Got it figured... it was a bad connection at the motor. Thank.