windshield wipers on all the time

[michael bucklew]

putting the controls back together--windshield wiper stays on, no response with the switch. there are 7 wires on the switch. plugs match to connectors.....I have a color coded wiring diagram and it does not show a 7 wire switch. this is also a new rally dash harness. 2 wire plug is---is a red green plug.....4 wire plug is blue, white/black--hot, red and brown or violet hard to tell...1 more lug is a light pink. ps. new dash pad is a success

 

[mrmopar340]

Run a ground from the metal switch retaining plate to the dash frame and check the ground strap on the wiper motor. Grounds are notorious on these older cars sometimes. Might be the fix. Hopefully cause it's an easy one.

 

[michael bucklew]

Run a ground from the metal switch retaining plate to the dash frame and check the ground strap on the wiper motor. Grounds are notorious on these older cars sometimes. Might be the fix. Hopefully cause it's an easy one.

will

 

[michael bucklew]

will try thanks

 

[mrmopar340]

Worth a shot if it's a quick fix. Mine wouldn't retract or park all the way. The ground fixed it so hopefully it will help yours.

 

[michael bucklew]

Worth a shot if it's a quick fix. Mine wouldn't retract or park all the way. The ground fixed it so hopefully it will help yours.

several replies for ground wires. thanks

 

[michael bucklew]

Run a ground from the metal switch retaining plate to the dash frame and check the ground strap on the wiper motor. Grounds are notorious on these older cars sometimes. Might be the fix. Hopefully cause it's an easy one.

IT WORKED!!!!! thanks ------next problems. have 5 gals in gas tank. no reading at gauge--rally dash--another ground problem?????????? also have a light for the a/c buttons--yellow wire. where would it hook up to. nothing in my diagrams......thanks for your help

 

[mrmopar340]

IT WORKED!!!!! thanks ------next problems. have 5 gals in gas tank. no reading at gauge--rally dash--another ground problem?????????? also have a light for the a/c buttons--yellow wire. where would it hook up to. nothing in my diagrams......thanks for your help

Ground strap bridges the rubber between the tank and the hard line going to the front ot the car. Very small peice like a peice of aluminum or some other some metal. Check that and see if it is on thereor loose. Not sure on the a/c wire. I would run a jumper for that off another light that comes on when you turn your lights on. You can probe the back of the switch with a test light to see which one is hot with the switch on for a jumper.

 

[Juan Veldez]

Ground strap bridges the rubber between the tank and the hard line going to the front ot the car. Very small peice like a peice of aluminum or some other some metal. Check that and see if it is on thereor loose. Not sure on the a/c wire. I would run a jumper for that off another light that comes on when you turn your lights on. You can probe the back of the switch with a test light to see which one is hot with the switch on for a jumper.

This is the ground strap.

 

[mrmopar340]

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This is the ground strap.

That is it.

 

[michael bucklew]

it worked. have full control of wipers----thanks

 

[michael bucklew]

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This is the ground strap.

where did you acquire that ground strap???? all I have to do is drop the muffler--and possibly the heat shield----have already thought of several ways to ground it-------thnks.

 

[Juan Veldez]

where did you acquire that ground strap???? all I have to do is drop the muffler--and possibly the heat shield----have already thought of several ways to ground it-------thnks.

https://www.classicindustries.com/shop/search/?q=grounding%20strap#

 

[EW1BH27]

Bear in mind there’s 2 lengths. Vans Auto sells both, 3 3/4 for $8.50 and 7 1/2 for $11.00. Check the length of your rubber hose coupler to make sure you get the correct length one.

 

[michael bucklew]

Bear in mind there’s 2 lengths. Vans Auto sells both, 3 3/4 for $8.50 and 7 1/2 for $11.00. Check the length of your rubber hose coupler to make sure you get the correct length one.

thanks

 

[michael bucklew]

made ground wire--clamped to tube and screwed to heat shield screw--also sanded to bare metal for good ground--NOTHING--still not working back side of dash in wire jungle-- wire diagram Shows gas gauge has a blue and black[single wire] to it. But, stamped into the metal is DBL-----wire diagram shows single black to gauge. that black turns into a DBL on the temp gauge and oil gauge. does it matter which side the blue wire is on--nothing stamped on metal----other gauges have color stamped into metal....suggestions. Michael

 

[michael bucklew]

made ground wire--clamped to tube and screwed to heat shield screw--also sanded to bare metal for good ground--NOTHING--still not working back side of dash in wire jungle-- wire diagram Shows gas gauge has a blue and black[single wire] to it. But, stamped into the metal is DBL-----wire diagram shows single black to gauge. that black turns into a DBL on the temp gauge and oil gauge. does it matter which side the blue wire is on--nothing stamped on metal----other gauges have color stamped into metal....suggestions. Michael

 

[EW1BH27]

To check the wiring and the actual gauge pull off the blue wire at the sending unit and ground it somewhere. Then turn the ignition key to ACC (or ON, but not start). The gauge's needle should peg to full. BUT, don't leave the key in the ACC (or ON) position for long, only long enough to see the needle move. Otherwise you could damage things.

I always suggest what's in the above quote

Fuel Gauge not working (shocker, I know...)

Yep, fuel gauge not working since I bought the car a couple years back. I have read that there is some sort of grounding strap or bar around the fuel line exiting the tank. I'm not familiar with this, but am pretty sure my car does not have it. I'm posting a photo of my sending unit area...

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[mrmopar340]

made ground wire--clamped to tube and screwed to heat shield screw--also sanded to bare metal for good ground--NOTHING--still not working back side of dash in wire jungle-- wire diagram Shows gas gauge has a blue and black[single wire] to it. But, stamped into the metal is DBL-----wire diagram shows single black to gauge. that black turns into a DBL on the temp gauge and oil gauge. does it matter which side the blue wire is on--nothing stamped on metal----other gauges have color stamped into metal....suggestions. Michael

Ground wire should go from sending unit to fuel line going forward. If you grounded to the heat shield that is grounding to a different point. Sending unit tube to fuel line on other side of the rubber hose. A shot in the dark but see if that is the issue. The ground should go that way I would think. Just don't get frustrated. It's a learning game on these cars and the trouble is well worth having them in your hands.

 

[michael bucklew]

Ground wire should go from sending unit to fuel line going forward. If you grounded to the heat shield that is grounding to a different point. Sending unit tube to fuel line on other side of the rubber hose. A shot in the dark but see if that is the issue. The ground should go that way I would think. Just don't get frustrated. It's a learning game on these cars and the trouble is well worth having them in your hands.

it's worth a try