Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
Fig. 17 Round wiper motor current draw specifications
INTERMITTENT OPERATION
1.
Check solder connections at wiper terminal board.
2.
Connect wiper to operate in LO speed, Fig. 14. Connect ammeter (range 0---30 amps) in feed wire circuit to wiper and observe current draw.
Allow motor to run until it becomes hot; see Specification Chart, Fig. 17.
a. If current draw is normal and wiper cycles on and off, a weak circuit breaker is indicated. Replace brush plate assembly.
b. If current draw exceeds specification, proceed to Steps 3, 4 and 5.
3.
Adjust armature end play as required armature on growler for shorted or grounded condition.
