LTD Country Squire V8-302 5.0L VIN F TBI (1983)
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If continuity is present, service the wiper motor park switch.
Troubleshooting
INOPERATIVE OR SLOW WIPER
1.
Binding linkage.
2.
Defective switch.
3.
Defective wiper motor.
4.
Defective wiring or circuit breaker.
5.
Inoperative governor (intermittent wiper).
WIPERS WILL NOT STOP OR WILL NOT STOP IN PARK POSITION
1.
Open or broken wire.
2.
Defective wiper motor.
3.
Defective park switch.
4.
Defective wiper switch.
NOISY WIPER SYSTEM
1.
Loose or misaligned wiper motor mounting.
2.
Improper wiper arms or blades.
3.
Loose or worn linkage.
Wiper Motor Current Draw Test
Fig. 3 Windshield wiper motor current draw test connections. Non-depressed park motor exc. Tempo & Topaz
Non-Depressed Park Type & 1982---87 Lincoln Continental & 1983---87 Cougar & Thunderbird
1.
Disconnect wiper linkage from output arm and electrical connector from motor.
2.
Connect negative lead from ammeter to battery positive post, and alternately connect positive lead from meter to high and low speed terminals on
motor, Fig. 3.
3.
Motor should run in both test positions, and should indicate 3.0 amp draw or less on non-depressed park motor, and 3.5 amp draw or less on
depressed park motor.
4.
If current draw exceeds specifications in either test position, repair or replace motor.
