[DeTomaso] wiper motor

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/26/07 7:22:05 PM, JAYTCREC at aol.com writes:

<< the cover under the fender was removed and the wiper motor was smacked  
sharply several times whereupon it obediently began working. Though, it does 
seem to work in a fairly slow speed even set on high.   Would  a new motor be 
faster??? So, should I replace it to make sure that it never misbehaves again or 
is there a less expensive option? Rebuild or a cross reference to a less  
expensive  replacement? >>

Exactly as mine failed. I disconnected it and sprayed out the multi-connector 
next to the wiper motor with Radio Shack Contact cleaner. Up on top of the 
wiper is a funny little plastic cover with a set of points inside (the 
reverse-rotation switch) that might need attention. Be careful- the plastic cover is 
brittle and cracks if looked at wrong! The slow speed may be fixed by pulling 
the motor/gearbox and the long cable, and re-greasing the gearbox & cable. It 
opens similarly to a window-gear box and needs fresh grease every few decades....
 All this occurred in '89, I think.... and no reoccurances. Cheers- J DeRyke
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