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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

Quote:

Originally Posted by kruked

...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

08-02-2016, 04:49 PM	#1
Domo757 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hampton roads, VA Age: 32 Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Windshield wipers not working 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.

08-02-2016, 09:17 PM	#4
kruked Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Clearwater, Fl. Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	Maybe the wiper linkage is seized up. __________________ S13 coupe, KA-t

08-03-2016, 06:02 AM	#5
dustin_rps13 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Green Cove Springs, FL Age: 35 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________ I HAVE A BEARD, THEREFORE....F@#% YOU!

08-03-2016, 06:29 AM	#6
kruked Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Clearwater, Fl. Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	...the very first thing that the OP mentioned was that he replaced the switch __________________ S13 coupe, KA-t

08-02-2016, 08:48 PM	#2
rawgarage Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: h o u s t o n Age: 36 Posts: 5,986 Trader Rating: (75) Feedback Score: 75 reviews	Def switch contact points

08-02-2016, 08:59 PM	#3
Domo757 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hampton roads, VA Age: 32 Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What do you mean?

08-03-2016, 07:44 AM	#8
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,842 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	try powering the wipers directly...

08-03-2016, 08:34 AM	#9
Domo757 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hampton roads, VA Age: 32 Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.

08-03-2016, 08:49 AM	#10
Domo757 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hampton roads, VA Age: 32 Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I FIXED IT!!!! After looking at the schematics for the wiper system i found put the wiper motor has a case ground lol