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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
 Dec 28 2023, 08:56 AM
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I'm replacing the wiper switch on my '73. I bought a used wiper switch from @914Sixer . There's a loose piece in the bag and I cannot tell where it goes in the switch.
Does it just pop in somewhere or is it broken?    |
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
Dec 28 2023, 09:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Ok ... I think I figured it out. I'm comparing it to another wiper switch I have on hand and it looks like it goes at the top. This switch has a piece of tape that the factory must have put on it to keep it from falling out. Guess I will need to add that here.
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Dec 28 2023, 09:33 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,900 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
yup must be in there to ground the switch and properly work the intermittent if so installed
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| SirAndy |
Dec 28 2023, 10:15 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Looks like your new switch is missing the long metal piece that makes contact with that short ground piece.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| 914Sixer |
Dec 28 2023, 12:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,909 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Switch is 6 pin, for electric pump. No lever for squirter.
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| SirAndy |
Dec 28 2023, 12:52 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(914Sixer @ Dec 28 2023, 10:40 AM)  Switch is 6 pin, for electric pump. No lever for squirter. Still needs to switch power for the pump. You're missing the part that makes electrical contact with the ground tab, which has nothing to do with the pneumatic squirter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
Dec 28 2023, 01:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 28 2023, 11:15 AM) Looks like your new switch is missing the long metal piece that makes contact with that short ground piece. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) So I'll need this piece (see pink arrow) for the switch to work as well?  |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 28 2023, 01:05 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(DC_neun_vierzehn @ Dec 28 2023, 11:02 AM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 28 2023, 11:15 AM) Looks like your new switch is missing the long metal piece that makes contact with that short ground piece. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) So I'll need this piece (see pink arrow) for the switch to work as well? That's what i'm thinking. Do you have a multi-meter? You should be able to trace out your new switch. Who knows, maybe it has some different innards we can't see. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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