[DeTomaso] Washer/Wiper Problem

[Richard Greenblum]

Thanks Bill.  I'll check that connection.  I have, but never installed, the Timma Nissan-bases fuse box, with relays. BIt seems like a good time to do that.  The only problem is it's not a 1-for-1 swap and the instructions don't say how to divvy out the new extra terminals.  I haven't compared them closely yet, but it does say to start at one end (don't which at the moment) and proceed from there. I'm sure if I match the fuse amps I'm good.  Left overs could then be used for whatever later.  

Would you recommend solving the wiper problem first, then replacing the fuse box, or doing it all at one time?

Richard--trying to keep the main thing the main thing...

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 9, 2014, at 13:51, SOBill at aol.com wrote:
> 
>  
> Richard,
>  
> Don't pull your dash. This will likely cause more problems than what you now have.
>  
> You must have power at the green wire on the wiper switch. If Fuse #8 is good, and you have no power at the wiper switch and you have no power at the green wire on the washer switch, the most likely cause is the green wire connection at Fuse #8. Wire itself is seldom the problem. Connections are normally the problem. Connections corrode over time or get pulled loose while working on some unrelated problem.
>  
> If the green wire connection at the fuse is good (and you have power at the fuse) and you have no power at the washer or wiper switch, I would recommend installing a new wire from Fuse #8 to the wiper washer switches. This can be done much, much easier than pulling the dash. Use a unique color so you will remember why that wire is there. Put the wire in temporarily so you can test that it will fix the problem.
>  
> Be very, very careful when installing or removing wires from the switches. The terminals on the switches are easily broken and this will produce, believe me, a profound sinking feeling.
>  
> BTW an easy way to remove and install the wiper and washer switches is described, with pictures, at:
> http://www.panteraplace.com/Electrical/Wiper%20Switch%20Removal.PDF.
>  
> Let me know what you find.
>  
> The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
> Do the best you can with what your have where you are.
> Have fun today!
> SOBill
>  
> The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
> Do the best you can with what your have where you are.
> Have fun today!
> SOBill
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   Thanks Bill.  I'll check that connection.  I have, but never installed,
   the Timma Nissan-bases fuse box, with relays. BIt seems like a good
   time to do that.  The only problem is it's not a 1-for-1 swap and the
   instructions don't say how to divvy out the new extra terminals.  I
   haven't compared them closely yet, but it does say to start at one end
   (don't which at the moment) and proceed from there. I'm sure if I match
   the fuse amps I'm good.  Left overs could then be used for whatever
   later.

   Would you recommend solving the wiper problem first, then replacing the
   fuse box, or doing it all at one time?

   Richard--trying to keep the main thing the main thing...
   Sent from my iPhone

   On Mar 9, 2014, at 13:51, [1]SOBill at aol.com wrote:


   Richard,

   Don't pull your dash. This will likely cause more problems than what
   you now have.

   You must have power at the green wire on the wiper switch. If Fuse #8
   is good, and you have no power at the wiper switch and you have no
   power at the green wire on the washer switch, the most likely cause is
   the green wire connection at Fuse #8. Wire itself is seldom the
   problem. Connections are normally the problem. Connections corrode over
   time or get pulled loose while working on some unrelated problem.

   If the green wire connection at the fuse is good (and you have power at
   the fuse) and you have no power at the washer or wiper switch, I would
   recommend installing a new wire from Fuse #8 to the wiper washer
   switches. This can be done much, much easier than pulling the dash. Use
   a unique color so you will remember why that wire is there. Put the
   wire in temporarily so you can test that it will fix the problem.

   Be very, very careful when installing or removing wires from the
   switches. The terminals on the switches are easily broken and this will
   produce, believe me, a profound sinking feeling.

   BTW an easy way to remove and install the wiper and washer switches is
   described, with pictures, at:
   [2]http://www.panteraplace.com/Electrical/Wiper%20Switch%20Removal.PDF.

   Let me know what you find.

   The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
   Do the best you can with what your have where you are.
   Have fun today!
   SOBill



   The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
   Do the best you can with what your have where you are.
   Have fun today!
   SOBill

References

   1. mailto:SOBill at aol.com
   2. http://www.panteraplace.com/Electrical/Wiper%20Switch%20Removal.PDF