EL Camino V8-305 5.0L (1984)
Wiper Motor Timer: All Technical Service Bulletins
Delay Wiper - Erratic Timing In Delay Mode
Number:
84-16
Section:
8B (I)
Date:
Nov., 1983
Subject:
DELAY WIPER ERRATIC TIMING IN DELAY MODE
Model and Year:
1984 MALIBU, MONTE CARLO AND EL CAMINO
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
A delay wiper may exhibit erratic timing in the delay mode if water drips onto and enters the wiper motor thru the cover and/or the wiper terminal area.
The symptoms of water entry can also be:
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Wiper may or may not park.
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Washer pump may run continuously.
To correct this condition and prevent recurrence, use the following procedure.
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Allow wiper motor to dry completely.
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Check for correct wiper operation in all modes after drying.
SEALANT
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Apply duct tape to connector contacting the housing, connector and wiring as shown (see illustration below).
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Apply RTV sealant to lip of wiper cover as illustrated. Make sure RTV sealant continues to where the duct tape touches the housing.
