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No wipers... troubleshooting ideas?

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Old Jul 28, 2017 | 09:48 AM
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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!

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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 04:49 PM
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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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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 03:51 PM
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Re: No wipers... troubleshooting ideas?

I'll check tonight!
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 09:49 AM
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Re: No wipers... troubleshooting ideas?

Got it figured... it was a bad connection at the motor. Thank.
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