• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

1997 Ranger windshield wipers don't work through OE switch.


Reddy351

New Member
Joined
Dec 31, 2015
Messages
12
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
Previous owner hotwired a toggle switch from the battery, into the cab and back out to the wiper motor. Motor (obviously) only works on one speed and the toggle switch just hangs down under the dash.

Any help getting the wipers working through the factory switch? (I have replaced the factory switch to no avail.)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 


Mazda

Member
Joined
Aug 8, 2007
Messages
524
Reaction score
11
Points
18
Age
53
Location
Temecula, CA
Vehicle Year
94
Make / Model
Mazda
Engine Type
2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Engine Size
2.3
Transmission
Manual
Did you replace the Muli-funtion Switch on column?. If you did then you probably fixed your problem you just need to reattach the OEM wiring to the wiper motor. If you did that there are other problems with the wiring harness.
 

Reddy351

New Member
Joined
Dec 31, 2015
Messages
12
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
Yes. Replaced the multi function switch AND reattached the wiring to the motor. Still, no joy.

The windshield washer does work. As do the other functions of the switch. Just no wipers.

What is the 'failure mode' of the GEM? (Is there one on my '97?)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Last edited:

Mark_88

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 11, 2007
Messages
18,554
Reaction score
240
Points
63
Age
68
Location
Ontario, Canada
Vehicle Year
2007
Make / Model
Dordge
Engine Size
3.3 Fuel Injected
Transmission
Automatic
My credo
Love Thy Neighbor
The GEM certainly can be the problem, but I'd suggest checking the connector under the hood for power. You should see power with the switch turned on if you probe the leads. Avoid all the black wires and there should be a red, white, and blue (patriotic) wire that provides power to the various functions. If there is no power there, check the main fuse again in the Power Distribution box and then the one in the door dash panel.

If you have a volt meter or even a test light it will tell you if the motor is getting any power. work backwards from there.
 

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Truck of The Month


Kirby N.
March Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top