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1997 Chevrolet C K 1500 Base Reg Cab 117.5 WB (CMI)

1997 Chevrolet C K 1500
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Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 6.5' Fleetside
17 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy
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November 9, 2009, 2:26 pm

Paul J
 

Question: wipers not working

After taking cover off wiper motor and exposing wiper module, I removed module and found back side of module covered in some type of red greasy lubricant. Also the face plate of cam was covered in grease. Would this mean a seal has gone and the motor should be replaced. Wiped everything off but it still doesn't work.


November 10, 2009, 10:51 pm

Elizabeth K
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Do not assume that the lubricant is an indication of a problem. First, check the fuse, then the switch, the relay, the motor and wiring, and then the module. On electrical systems, it is generally easy to go wrong just by looking at something.


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