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89 240 wipers coming on when I switch on headlights !!! 200 1989

posted by  Wrightbenz on  Fri Jun 22 08:22 CST 2018
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So the title says t all. When I switch on my headlights my wipers turn on and stay on. Not good for my zen moments








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    89 240 wipers coming on when I switch on headlights !!! 200 1989

    posted by  jon_h on  Fri Jun 22 20:37 CST 2018
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    Start with the ground on the motor. Sometimes helps to add a ground wire from the motor to the chassis - the factory ground corrodes.
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    240 drivers / parts cars - JH, Ohio








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      89 240 wipers coming on when I switch on headlights !!! 200 1989

      posted by  Michael Yount on  Sat Jun 23 07:51 CST 2018
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      I just had a similar issue -- windshield wipers came on by themselves and wouldn't turn off - in fact, moving the stalk had no impact whatsoever. Had to pull the fuse and drive home.

      Loosen/remove the 4 small screws on the gear case for the windshield wiper motor -- on the firewall, passenger side. Lightly sand the little copper tang that sticks up and makes contact with the underside of the case, and lightly sand the underside of the case where the tang hits it. Re-attach leaving one screw loose. Fashion a wire with a terminal to go under the loose screw, and ground the other end (sheet metal screw through firewall).

      Art (posted above) has a great description of the probable issue along with schematics at his cleanflametrap website.








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    89 240 wipers coming on when I switch on headlights !!! 200 1989

    uid 27's pic
    posted by  Art Benstein on  Fri Jun 22 11:37 CST 2018
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    The title doesn't have all the clues. Do the wipers stop when you switch the headlights off? What is the history with this car? Is it a wagon?
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    Art Benstein near Baltimore

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