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Domo757
08-02-2016, 04:49 PM
I replaced the switch, wiper amp and motor. All my fuses are good I also have voltage and continuity through the whole system and nothing is working. Help me i need an inspection.
rawgarage
08-02-2016, 08:48 PM
Def switch contact points
Domo757
08-02-2016, 08:59 PM
What do you mean?
kruked
08-02-2016, 09:17 PM
Maybe the wiper linkage is seized up.
dustin_rps13
08-03-2016, 06:02 AM
By switch contact point, he's talking about inside the wiper combination switch. These are known to be faulty in there old age and they get progressively worse as time goes on. Usually taking them apart and cleaning them with the proper cleaner, will make them work again. If that doesn't work, you may need to have new solder points put in.

Could also be the wiper linkage, but it's not too often that these seize up, unless the little plastic bushing has worn out.
kruked
08-03-2016, 06:29 AM
...the very first thing that the OP mentioned was that he replaced the switch
dustin_rps13
08-03-2016, 06:31 AM
...the very first thing that the OP mentioned was that he replaced the switch

Sorry, should have asked if he replaced with a NEW switch, or if he just bought a used one. Could still be an issue if he bought a used switch.
jedi03
08-03-2016, 07:44 AM
try powering the wipers directly...
Domo757
08-03-2016, 08:34 AM
I got brand new parts. I disconnected the motor from the wiper linkage to see if it moves and i have nothing. Im going to try powering the wipers directly. Thanks for all the help guys im going to let you know what happens.
Domo757
08-03-2016, 08:49 AM
I FIXED IT!!!! After looking at the schematics for the wiper system i found put the wiper motor has a case ground lol