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Old Jul 14, 2023 | 08:14 PM
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I purchased a new wiper motor and tested it, it works!

BUT it doesn’t work when I connect it to the connector…. I’m getting low voltage at the wiper motor connector (see photo). At least I think it’s low voltage. Not sure what it should be, but it’s not enough to power the motor.

Perhaps the contacts in the connector have corroded over the years? Any advice?





Low voltage on High setting. No voltage on Lo or Delay.
 

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Set your meter on 20 volts DC, re-test.
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Set your meter on 20 volts DC, re-test.
 
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See if you have power coming in to the switch.
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
See if you have power coming in to the switch.
How do I check that? I’m a 99% newbie with electrical. I barely taught myself to use the multimeter. I thought it was quite an accomplishment I was able to test the voltage at the connector lol!
 
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What are you driving?
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
What are you driving?
‘87 D150 318. I thought I put that in my signature, sorry.
 
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Too obvious.

Do you have delay wipers? Or just the two speed?
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Too obvious.

Do you have delay wipers? Or just the two speed?
Yes, I have Delay, Lo, and Hi.
 
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Ok, switch is fed via fuse 6 (20a) in the junction block in the cab. (fuse box.) It will be the dark blue wire at the back of the wiper switch. Hot in accessory, or Run.
 
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