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Electrical gremlins, help

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  • Start date Start date Jul 21, 2011

99FiveOh

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I got my 99 all converted to the 94 5.0 drivetrain and it runs good. Most of my electronics work fine.

When I go to turn the key to the "on" position, my wipers jump a little but they don't do anything. They also jump again when I turn the ignition off.

Also, the wipers do not work at all with the switch.

When I got the car together and running, the wipers and washer motor were running constantly. I figured it was because I retained the multi function switch and harness from the 99. So I dropped the column and swapped the little harness and multi-switch and now I'm having the above symptoms.

Another thing is the top motor. When I pull the E brake up and operate the top switch, I can hear the relays clicking but the pump does nothing. I was told in passing one time that the top pumps in 99-04 cars are different from 94-98's. Any truth in that? Will I have to purchase a 94 style top pump?

Other than these two hickups everything seems to be working fine. Any brainstorming is greatly appreciated!
 

HISSIN50

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I'd check the load side of the top's relays - the clicking is the control side (coil).
A relay can click without anything connected to the common or N.O. terminals.
 

99FiveOh

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Well, problem one led to problem two lol. When the wiper motor was running nonstop we just pulled the battery cable while the wipers were running. So when I went ahead and installed the wipers on the car, I installed them in their "normal" rested state. But when I turned the key after replacing the multi switch, the car was trying to reset the wipers, but the wipers were down as far as they could go.

So I simply pulled them off, let the motor reset and reinstalled. Works like a charm.

Now I just have to figure out this top motor issue.

If anyone has schematics of the top electronics from a 94 car and a 99 car I'd love to have em.
 
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