Chev 1500 wiper Problems

mrnu · 05-04-2009, 05:04 PM

Hello, I have a 98 chev Pu and the wipers work for a while then stop then start again after awhile seems they lose power then regain it ( like a Circuit breaker?) (Over Heated? )I don't have any Idea if it has one ? also I don't have a Book or Wire diagram to look at.. If someone out there in Chev. PU land could help me out with this ? I sure would appreciate it! I am Hoping it is a common type Problem that someone has delt with ??
The trk has the sw on the turn signal lever and also has a delay sw ...Thanks much Nu

leolkfrm · 05-04-2009, 08:15 PM

welcome to the forum
sounds like the motor is getting weak, cost isn't to bad, change it

brad4eva · 05-04-2009, 08:33 PM

Ah , something my dad learnt the hard way , its not the wipers its the weak ground on it , you need to reground it out i've had your problem on EVERY chevy iv'e had

a new ground always fixes it

mrnu · 05-04-2009, 09:26 PM

Hey you guys Thanks for these 2 tips! Will ck it out tomorrow! 1st the ground &then the motor...it is Pouring outside tonite so i sure can't go any where in the PU !!
NU

crabtruck · 05-05-2009, 02:45 AM

Welcome to the forum Mr Nu.

You could also have the common problem for 90's chev with water
getting into the circuit board at motor (dab of silicone will fix that)
or bad board with cold solder or cracked solder (solder iron will fix).
If you have a "unfixable" board they should be about $40.

Do a search of this forum for wiper issues,
you will find much good reading, with many specifics and detailed help.
Think of the forum as not just a "chat room" but also a "library" for trucks.

Case 7230 · 05-05-2009, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crabtruck

Welcome to the forum Mr Nu.

You could also have the common problem for 90's chev with water
getting into the circuit board at motor (dab of silicone will fix that)
or bad board with cold solder or cracked solder (solder iron will fix).
If you have a "unfixable" board they should be about $40.

Do a search of this forum for wiper issues,
you will find much good reading, with many specifics and detailed help.
Think of the forum as not just a "chat room" but also a "library" for trucks.

Gets my vote. Unplug the wire harness, remove the three screws from the cover, remove the cover and carefully ease the circuit board out. Resolder the pins coming from the plug and replace.

mrnu · 05-05-2009, 11:44 AM

Well ,I have the Circuit Board Out on the table , I cannot see any loose pins in it or water damage either..is there any way to test this Board ? And if i can get a replacement will this fix me up for those romantic drives in the rain !? LOL Thanks, Nu

Case 7230 · 05-05-2009, 01:47 PM

I couldn`t see anything wrong with mine either but on advice from here I resoldered the connections on the board that come from the plug.
That was about 18 months ago and it`s still OK.

mrnu · 05-05-2009, 04:41 PM

Case , I called NAPA just to see what these boards cost ..., $19 !! so I went and got one, will get it in there today, if the weather holds off ..thanks for your help on this ..Nu

mrnu · 05-05-2009, 06:41 PM

Hey this new Circuit board seems to work (With a Hose anyway), Will Have to road test it in the Rain,Of course the sun came out as soon as I got it replaced !! Thanks You all ,again for all the Help ,NU

05-04-2009, 05:04 PM	#1
mrnu Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Klickitat ,WA. Posts: 41	Chev 1500 wiper Problems Hello, I have a 98 chev Pu and the wipers work for a while then stop then start again after awhile seems they lose power then regain it ( like a Circuit breaker?) (Over Heated? )I don't have any Idea if it has one ? also I don't have a Book or Wire diagram to look at.. If someone out there in Chev. PU land could help me out with this ? I sure would appreciate it! I am Hoping it is a common type Problem that someone has delt with ?? The trk has the sw on the turn signal lever and also has a delay sw ...Thanks much Nu Last edited by mrnu; 05-04-2009 at 05:06 PM. Reason: Mis spell

05-04-2009, 08:15 PM	#2
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	welcome to the forum sounds like the motor is getting weak, cost isn't to bad, change it __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

05-04-2009, 08:33 PM	#3
brad4eva Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 433	Ah , something my dad learnt the hard way , its not the wipers its the weak ground on it , you need to reground it out i've had your problem on EVERY chevy iv'e had a new ground always fixes it __________________ //B-rad

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05-04-2009, 09:26 PM	#4
mrnu Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Klickitat ,WA. Posts: 41	Hey you guys Thanks for these 2 tips! Will ck it out tomorrow! 1st the ground &then the motor...it is Pouring outside tonite so i sure can't go any where in the PU !! NU

05-05-2009, 02:45 AM	#5
crabtruck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on your 9 Posts: 3,366	Welcome to the forum Mr Nu. You could also have the common problem for 90's chev with water getting into the circuit board at motor (dab of silicone will fix that) or bad board with cold solder or cracked solder (solder iron will fix). If you have a "unfixable" board they should be about $40. Do a search of this forum for wiper issues, you will find much good reading, with many specifics and detailed help. Think of the forum as not just a "chat room" but also a "library" for trucks.

05-05-2009, 11:44 AM	#7
mrnu Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Klickitat ,WA. Posts: 41	Well ,I have the Circuit Board Out on the table , I cannot see any loose pins in it or water damage either..is there any way to test this Board ? And if i can get a replacement will this fix me up for those romantic drives in the rain !? LOL Thanks, Nu

05-05-2009, 01:47 PM	#8
Case 7230 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 547	I couldn`t see anything wrong with mine either but on advice from here I resoldered the connections on the board that come from the plug. That was about 18 months ago and it`s still OK.

05-05-2009, 04:41 PM	#9
mrnu Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Klickitat ,WA. Posts: 41	Case , I called NAPA just to see what these boards cost ..., $19 !! so I went and got one, will get it in there today, if the weather holds off ..thanks for your help on this ..Nu

05-05-2009, 06:41 PM	#10
mrnu Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Klickitat ,WA. Posts: 41	Hey this new Circuit board seems to work (With a Hose anyway), Will Have to road test it in the Rain,Of course the sun came out as soon as I got it replaced !! Thanks You all ,again for all the Help ,NU