Wipers work but only by pulling the indicator stalk back with headlights on only

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RichmondSyncro
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Re: Wipers work but only by pulling the indicator stalk back with headlights on only

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Ok, so all spade connectors replaced.

Still no wipers, but if I do the work around they appear a bit faster.

Not sure where to go now

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Re: Wipers work but only by pulling the indicator stalk back with headlights on only

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Another update.

Ignition switch replaced and we have wipers again!

Thank you all

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Re: Wipers work but only by pulling the indicator stalk back with headlights on only

Post by Robsey »

Excellent news -
The fact that the relay clicked on and off at the correct times really confused the issue.

But it is fixed now.

Hopefully, you will be able to restore all the wiring to how it should be, not relying on 'work arounds'.
1983 Tin Top with a poorly DF and 4 speed DT box.
1987 Electrics and a DJ engine.
Maybe one day I might get it finished

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Re: Wipers work but only by pulling the indicator stalk back with headlights on only

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Hopefully and thanks for your help Robsey,

Winter will be dash out time for the blower fix, I reckon it's just seized as probably had little to no use in SA.

It was stressful not being my skill set but it starts and runs. I think I plugged the AC back in wrong as it doesn't blow now (not that it was cold anyway).

Lots more to go

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