Single speed wiper switch breaker trips

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Single speed wiper switch breaker trips

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The breaker in the switch trips but, then resets, Motor runs 5-6 seconds, breaker resets 10-11 seconds and repeats. Bad switch or motor OR ground? Thanks

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Re: Single speed wiper switch breaker trips

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I am thinking motor dragging from lack of lube causing high amp draw. :thinking

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Re: Single speed wiper switch breaker trips

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dodgeboykim wrote:I am thinking motor dragging from lack of lube causing high amp draw. :thinking
Ya I was wondering about that from sitting in a field since 88. I got PM about the motor. I'll try to clean it up first and see if I can get it working. Thanks

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Re: Single speed wiper switch breaker trips

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Mine did the same thing, and was the switch shorting out internally.

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Re: Single speed wiper switch breaker trips (Fixed)

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dodgeboykim wrote:I am thinking motor dragging from lack of lube causing high amp draw. :thinking
Bingo...Gold star for you. Took motor a part, cleaned terminals and such, new lube works great now.

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Re: Single speed wiper switch breaker trips

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my5thmopar wrote:
dodgeboykim wrote:I am thinking motor dragging from lack of lube causing high amp draw. :thinking
Bingo...Gold star for you. Took motor a part, cleaned terminals and such, new lube works great now.

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