Wipers Don't Work (was "Thanks, and success")

Brohate · 04-23-2009

To all the folks who responded to my inquires and whining last fall. Thanks! I have resolved my "dim headlight problem." Because of an early winter here in the northeast I wasn't able to solve the problem till snow melt and warmer temps. The "dim headlight problem" turned out to be a bad ground. I was prepared for the headlight rewire procedure, but didn't need to open 'er up. Not just yet anyhow. I appreciate all the input I received from everyone. Ready to put "Bessy Lou" back on the road after 23 years!!! My only roadblock to state inspection is wipers. Wiper motor test good, may be the switch. Any comments on replacing the switch without dashboard removal? Haven't seen anything in the manuals.

Thanks again. Drive it like ya stole it!!!!

Bro

hrcollinsjr · 04-23-2009

Originally Posted by Brohate

My only roadblock to state inspection is wipers. Wiper motor test good, may be the switch. Bro

Have you checked the fuse? IIRC the wipers are on the same circuit as the reverse light. If it is the later style trans with the internal reverse light switch it will blow the fuse every time you shift into reverse if the switch has gone bad. Just a thought.

Harold

gtopeler · 04-23-2009

If you just painted the wiper motor area, make sure there is a good gound
from the mounting screws. I had this problem in the past.
Just thought it may be something to check.

Ron

jlthunder · 04-24-2009

If you still have the original headlight wires from the front shock tower to the lights replace them now! These wires will fail and possibly burn your GT to the ground. It is not a matter of if, but when.

Brohate · 05-08-2009

Once again a bad ground was the culprit. This seems to be recurring issue because of a 28 year layoff of just sitting there off the road. I reccomend that before diving into a problem don't makr it more complicated than it needs to be. Check the simple first!

kwilford · 05-09-2009

Moderator Note: thread moved to correct Forum, and posts on timing mark split off to their own thread at
http://www.opelgt.com/forums/1b-igni...gt-1900-a.html

04-23-2009	#1 (permalink)
Brohate Opeler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ny Posts: 24	Unanswered: Wipers Don't Work (was "Thanks, and success") To all the folks who responded to my inquires and whining last fall. Thanks! I have resolved my "dim headlight problem." Because of an early winter here in the northeast I wasn't able to solve the problem till snow melt and warmer temps. The "dim headlight problem" turned out to be a bad ground. I was prepared for the headlight rewire procedure, but didn't need to open 'er up. Not just yet anyhow. I appreciate all the input I received from everyone. Ready to put "Bessy Lou" back on the road after 23 years!!! My only roadblock to state inspection is wipers. Wiper motor test good, may be the switch. Any comments on replacing the switch without dashboard removal? Haven't seen anything in the manuals. Thanks again. Drive it like ya stole it!!!! Bro Last edited by tekenaar; 05-08-2009 at 12:32 PM. Reason: Title: Sucess; with out; til

04-24-2009	#4 (permalink)
jlthunder 1000 Post Club Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salfordville, PA Posts: 2,138 Real Name: Jeff	If you still have the original headlight wires from the front shock tower to the lights replace them now! These wires will fail and possibly burn your GT to the ground. It is not a matter of if, but when. __________________ 1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983 2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008

05-08-2009	#5 (permalink)
Brohate Opeler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ny Posts: 24	Wipers are working Once again a bad ground was the culprit. This seems to be recurring issue because of a 28 year layoff of just sitting there off the road. I reccomend that before diving into a problem don't makr it more complicated than it needs to be. Check the simple first!

05-09-2009	#6 (permalink)
kwilford Über OpelGT.com Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,080 Real Name: Keith Wilford Provided Answers: 4	Moderator Note: thread moved to correct Forum, and posts on timing mark split off to their own thread at http://www.opelgt.com/forums/1b-igni...gt-1900-a.html __________________ Keith Wilford working on my '71 GT and '75 SportWagon

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04-23-2009	#3 (permalink)
gtopeler Opeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Springboro.Pa Posts: 39	If you just painted the wiper motor area, make sure there is a good gound from the mounting screws. I had this problem in the past. Just thought it may be something to check. Ron

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