Re: winshield wiper problem (help!)

["jtrealty@xxxx " <jtrealty@xxxx>]

The wiper system is pretty straightfoward to troubleshoot. Check the 
fuse with a voltmeter not just with your eyeball, check all plugs and 
be alert to the possibility that the plugs may fit together well but
a 
wire clip has backed out and is not making electical contact. Don't 
take any ground connection for granted, remove and clean and replace 
making sure that there is no paint under the connection. The wiper 
motor could also be the problem, there are brushes in it and if it 
hasn't been used in a long time they could be "hanging up" inside. A 
quick fix is just to tap the housing with a hammer to shock the 
brushes loose and make contact.This is assuming that the motor is 
getting voltage. Since you said both the wipers and washer aren't 
working check things in common such as power source, grounds, and 
especialy the wiper switch and plug to it. Don't forget the Fall 
Foliage Tour in October since 
you are in N.Y. you might not be that far away, we would like to see 
you attend.

David Teitelbaum

vin 10757




--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Aaron Knoll" <aaron@xxxx> wrote:
> After picking up my wonderful new D yesterday, I'm facing my first 
> problem: it seems that my wipers & washer have decided not to work 
> anymore. I've checked the fuse and ground cable and they both seem 
to 
> be OK. I also checked the owners manual (to make sure I was doing
it 
> right), shop manual, and the back issues of the list to no avail. 
> Does anyone have any ideas? Normally, I'd just apply a coating of 
> RainX and never use them, but I'm running out of days in my 10-day 
> New York State temp inspection and the wipers have to work for my D 
> to pass.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Aaron Knoll
> # 3396