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Old 09-27-2009, 07:10 AM
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Here recently I noticed that when i turn my wipers on delay, they stick... like... they'll go partially up the windshield and stop. I have to turn them on low or high to get them to work again. Any ideas as to what is causing this and how to fix it?
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 07:54 AM
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Maybe your wipers are pressed up against the windshield too much?
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BLazE
Maybe your wipers are pressed up against the windshield too much?
not sure how that could be...
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 08:40 AM
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Im assuming your only turning them on when wet correct? And are your blades very old?
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 08:42 AM
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Yes only on when wet. And they're pretty new blades, couple months old i suppose. I just don't get why they only stick when on delay
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 09:26 AM
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I'm guessing it's an electrical problem then.
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 11:21 AM
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Hmm, id say turn em on with water of course, and step out of your car and feel if they are pressing harder than hell.
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 06:55 PM
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i just want em fixed lol
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 07:04 PM
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they aren't pressing down to hard, that's impossible. It's either a motor problem or an electrical problem. If you have a haynes manual check it and see how hard it is to get to the motor
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 07:26 PM
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If the wipers are too big, then, yeah, they could be pressing too hard. It happens.
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 07:52 PM
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i was assuming that he had the right wipers. Yeah, if you have the wrong wipers that's the problem.
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 08:25 PM
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I have the correct wipers.
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 09:00 PM
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Then, that is not the problem lol. If it's not an electrical problem, God hates you.
 
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Old 09-28-2009, 05:03 AM
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Old 09-28-2009, 09:02 AM
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Not too much help so far... I have not read / experienced anything specific to Mustangs about this issue but I have had several cars do similar types of things. I am sure there is a way to trace the wire and throw a volt/ohms meter on it to see if all is well with the switch. Then tear apart the wiper motor to make sure the clocking mechanism is lubricated and working appropriately.... however.. I have always just bought a used wiper / turn signal stalk and switch and replaced it. They are usually under $50 and easy to swap out. It has fixed it every time. However, if that didn't fix it, then I would have just bought a used wiper motor and replaced that. If that didn't solve it, I was out $100 and knew that God was unhappy with me and sent me an electrical gremlin.
 
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Old 09-28-2009, 03:21 PM
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I've been wanting to help you with this but I cant quit laughing!

OK.......... does it happen in only one spot on the mulifuntion lever or in the whole delay range?

Next, make sure that no one has "duct taped" your wipers down, if so remove duct tape and recheck for proper operation
 
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Old 09-28-2009, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TUFF 4.6
I've been wanting to help you with this but I cant quit laughing!

OK.......... does it happen in only one spot on the mulifuntion lever or in the whole delay range?

Next, make sure that no one has "duct taped" your wipers down, if so remove duct tape and recheck for proper operation
It does it thru the whole delay range yet operates fine in low and high positions. Checked for duct taped wipers... I'm good there! LOL
 
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Old 09-28-2009, 04:50 PM
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the multifunction switch is bad, happen a few times on my pops old sn95
 
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Old 09-28-2009, 06:02 PM
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so... what do i needa do? replace the turn signal/wiper stalk?
 
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Old 09-29-2009, 07:26 AM
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Yes
 
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Old 09-29-2009, 02:42 PM
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that sucks
 
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Old 10-01-2009, 08:29 AM
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It's easy.. buy a replacement from one of the reputable Mustang Salvage yards around the country, pick up one from ebay, or buy new from Ford. Pull off the steering cowl, unbolt the old one, unhook the wires, plug in the new one.. put it back together and enjoy
 
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