Wiper motor works but no fluid

[deek143]

So my wipers work but I am not getting any fluid. Changed out the switch and a new fluid motor and still nothing. It appears that I am not getting 24 volts to the wire connection of the fluid motor. Between the windshield and dash are the three contacts. Does anyone know which of the three contacts operate the fluid motor? I plan on sliding a washer between the contacts to get the voltage to to connection. I’m nervous about shorting something out. I know it’s not the “right” solution but it beats taking the soft top off to get the windshield down.

 

[papakb]

My advice is to do it once but do it right. Shortcuts will come back and bite you in the ass 99% of the time. Lower the windshield, clean the contacts and coat them with anti-oxidant grease. Drive on...............

 

[mgFray]

If the contacts in the windshield are still original, you can use some dielectric grease with a few small washers as a temporary workaround. But it's not that difficult to swap out the contacts with new ones. (I have do that last year.). Also when doing this, you will probably need to replace the weather seals on the entire lower part of the windshield as well. (Something I didn't do, so I get water under the windshield when it rains. I have the seals but havn't gotten back to doing it yet.)

So my advice, buy new contacts, buy new seals do it all at once.

 

[lpcoating]

Welcome to the site. What part up upstate are you from? I work in Horseheads.

Guy

 

[deek143]

Welcome to the site. What part up upstate are you from? I work in Horseheads.

Guy

Wilton. NY

 

[deek143]

If the contacts in the windshield are still original, you can use some dielectric grease with a few small washers as a temporary workaround. But it's not that difficult to swap out the contacts with new ones. (I have do that last year.). Also when doing this, you will probably need to replace the weather seals on the entire lower part of the windshield as well. (Something I didn't do, so I get water under the windshield when it rains. I have the seals but havn't gotten back to doing it yet.)

So my advice, buy new contacts, buy new seals do it all at once.

 

[frauhansen]

So my wipers work but I am not getting any fluid. Changed out the switch and a new fluid motor and still nothing. It appears that I am not getting 24 volts to the wire connection of the fluid motor. Between the windshield and dash are the three contacts. Does anyone know which of the three contacts operate the fluid motor? I plan on sliding a washer between the contacts to get the voltage to to connection. I’m nervous about shorting something out. I know it’s not the “right” solution but it beats taking the soft top off to get the windshield down.

Yes, the contacts will also trigger the fluid pump. I had the same issue... i cleaned the contacts but it still the same,,, so i made a bridge with 3 washers. But i'm not sure that is a save way. It works very well but what if the washers moves and shortcuty the circuit?!