SERVICE MANUAL
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Wiper Operates At One Speed
1.
Cable harness connected
1.
Replace the parking switch
Only
incorrectly to parking switch
assembly.
or resistor open.
2.
Faulty manual switch.
2.
Replace switch.
Burnt Armature Windings,
1.
Electrical overload caused by a
1.
Eliminate overload
Field Coils, and Brush
shorted or grounded armature,
condition. Replace brush
Holder Insulation Plate, or
shorts or grounds in the field circuit
springs, brushes and
Annealed Brush Springs
at points other than the ground
damaged or faulty parts
connection or a binding
Check overload protection
condition in the wiper arm shaft
switch. Warn operator to
assemblies, connecting
turn switch to "OFF" position
links, gear and shaft
whenever an overload
.
assembly or armature
Condition is indicated
2.
Operator turning wiper on
2.
Caution operator.
when blades are frozen to
the windshield or manually
stopping the blades when
the wiper is operating.
Burnt Armature Commutator
1.
Dirt, grease or oil in
1.
Clean and dress commutator.
Commutator.
Replace brushes and springs.
2.
Open circuit in armature.
2.
Replace armature, brushes
and springs. Check overload
switch.
Wiper Motor Speed Exces-
1.
Broken field coil ground
1.
Clean coil lead and spot weld
sive Under Light Load But
connection.
it to housing or solder a
Motor Stalls Under Heavy
terminal to the lead, drill a small
Load
hole in the housing and rivet
the terminal to the housing.
Wiper Motor Noisy
1.
Dirty or rough armature
1.
Clean and dress commutator.
commutator.
2.
Improperly seated brushes.
2.
Correct.
3.
Excessive armature end
3.
Readjust.
play.
4.
Lack of lubrication.
4.
Relubricate.
5.
Loose pole shoes.
5.
Replace motor housing.
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