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Help- washer switch / electrical
Help- After replacing the turn signal switch, I have no power to the car (no bulb check,etc.) When I pull the washer stalk for "wash", all power is available.
I've tried unplugging/reinstalling the bulkhead and ignition conenctors; sprayed contact cleaner on the wipr sitch contacts.  What did I screw up??? |
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06-11-2010, 11:09 AM
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Addendum- The "wash" function on the stalk will power up the car without the key in the ignition.
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06-11-2010, 11:33 AM
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What car is this on.
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06-11-2010, 12:00 PM
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what car
88 Carrera coupe
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06-11-2010, 12:07 PM
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What was the reason for the new turn signal switch?
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06-11-2010, 12:10 PM
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no "flash to pass" feature
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06-11-2010, 01:12 PM
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So everything was working normaly before you plugged in the new switch?
Did you mess with any wiring before replacing the switch? Sorry for all the ?'s but i can't see how a new turn signal switch would cause this. Did you switch the plugs on the bulkhead by any chance.
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06-11-2010, 01:29 PM
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Bulkead plugs are in correct position. I just removed the connector from the ignition switch and the bulkhead; "wasH' still gives power to car- moving wiper switch up engages starter!
Is there any way that an incorrect disconnect to the light (dash) switch could cause this? |
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06-11-2010, 01:42 PM
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Dumb*ss alert !
Yep. I was sure that the bulkhead connectors were installed right- I didn't think that the wiper/light connector fit in the ignition spot- WRONG!
Switched the wiper and ignition connectors and voila! Thanks for the help. |
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06-11-2010, 01:47 PM
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No problem.
Glad I could help. Before you throw out the old switch do a search on it. You probably can fix your old one and have it for a spare.
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06-11-2010, 04:44 PM
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Forgot to mention you should put a headlight relay on (if you haven't already) to prevent your new switch from failing.
Search "headlight relay"
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06-11-2010, 06:05 PM
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Already purchased relay; trying to change things sequentially so that I know when I make a mistake
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06-11-2010, 07:41 PM
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That would be a great security feature- use the washer stalk to start the car and the key to fire up the washer....
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09-30-2010, 08:01 AM
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1979 Porsche 911SC
1984 
