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Subject:Re: Randomly Parking Wipers
From:Mike Finkbiner
Date:Wed, 6 Apr 2005 16:50:40 +0000

On  Apr 2005 BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

>On Apr 5, 2005 3:19 PM, Mike Finkbiner <mike_l_f@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > As the wipers are tight on their shafts and  I have tried the relay, it
> > looks like I am in for another session of remove the dashboard.
> > I will probably want to come up with a working motor before I do that,
>and
> > make a list of anything else I need to do under there!
> >
> > Thanks for the info.
> >
> > - Mike
> >
>
>Mike,
>
>Windshield wipe parking is definitely a function of the relay. Remove
>and readjust. Then replace relay. Should work. Maybe the relay you
>tried was not in perfect order either.
>
>BenT

Ben -

OK - I suppose it's possible that a relay from a vehicle which worked
perfectly might not work on mine, but what should I re-adjust before putting
the relay back in?

The wiper arms are tracking the right path, so I can't change them.

- Mike

Mike Finkbiner
'87 Westy
Moscow, ID
mike_l_f@hotmail.com

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