Wiper help

[mtuck]

I am having a little trouble with my wipers on my 67' Camaro. I keep blowing the fuse in the fuse box. The switch does not even have to be on. I replace the fuse, take the key and switch it on accessory and the fuse pops. I have replaced all the wiring in the car with American Auto Wire. Where should I start looking....motor, switch, or wiring? Anybody know any tests to figure it out, I would be very greatful.

Thanks
Matthew

[PARKERRS]

Look for a short in the hot wire going to the wiper motor first. GM used the switch to control ground, in other words the wiper motor gets it's ground through the switch therefore the motor positive is hot any time the key is on. If that checks out test the wiper motor for a short, an easy way to do this now would be to unplug the wiper motor, turn on the key and see if it still blows the fuse, if so then trace the hot wire for a short.

[mtuck]

Look for a short in the hot wire going to the wiper motor first. GM used the switch to control ground, in other words the wiper motor gets it's ground through the switch therefore the motor positive is hot any time the key is on. If that checks out test the wiper motor for a short, an easy way to do this now would be to unplug the wiper motor, turn on the key and see if it still blows the fuse, if so then trace the hot wire for a short.

Thanks, I will try that and see what happens.

[mtuck]

I pulled all the wires of the wiper motor. Then I started the car and turned on the switch for the wipers. The fuse did not pop. So I would assume that the wiper motor has a short in it. Is there any way to make sure?

Matthew

[HILROD]

There should be power to the wiper motor constantly with ignition on. Unless the wires are switched, it's a bad motor.

[mtuck]

There should be power to the wiper motor constantly with ignition on. Unless the wires are switched, it's a bad motor.

Thanks.

Now I just have to find me another wiper motor.

Matthew

[paul67]

Nows the time to fit the hidden coversion using the vw rabbit motor. Its an easy do.

[AAW]

Hi Matt!
Call me tomorrow and we'll double/triple/quadruple check your wiring to make sure its not there. I'm @ home now so don't have access to my library of manuals, but will more than happy to get you straightened out. I'm @ ext 229 when you call.

[mtuck]

Theresa,

It means a lot to me when people like you are in the hobby and are willing to always help when needed. I will call you tomorrow because I have another issue I would like to get your ideas on.

Thanks
Matthew