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Re: [T3] My wipers are possesed


On Fri, 2002-06-07 at 15:23, The Canadian wrote:
> '63 Notch, "stock" 6V system
> 
> When I turn on my wipers for a swipe or two they seem to work properly
> although the speed control has no effect.  If I am unlucky enough to get
> caught in the rain and actually need them once I turn them on they begin to
> run faster and faster and faster and will not shut off.  Once I've hit the
> button to shut them off (while still driving) they slowly wind down and
> eventully stop.  Strangely when they do stop they don't park properly.
> 
>  Nothing electrically worked when I got my car and although I believe I have
> almost everything the way it should be anything is possible under that dash.
> Anyone have any suggestions or ideas?
> 
This sounds like a problem with the "self cancel" contacts inside the
wiper motor. Or a problem with wiring to the motor.
What year is this??

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT (It drove)
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org



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