Wipers won't start up quickly.
When the engine is warm, the wipers take almost a minute to start working. Do I simply need a new multi-purpose relay module? Thanks in advance.
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When troubleshooting problems, it is best to begin by stating the Year, Make, and Model of the vehicle in question.
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This is a 1999 Grand Marquis GS. I see one available module that is simply a plug-in, and another that has 10 wire leads coming out of it.
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The '99 GS wiper switch/governor are the same as my '95 GS.
You have a wiper switch assembly and a governor. The switch is on the steering column -- the governor is under the hood. There are A LOT of contacts on the back of the wiper switch, which may have become corroded. Removal of the switch and a cleaning of the contacts MAY fix your problem -- it's the cheapest option available, so worth a try. A NEW switch can be had from RockAuto.com -- prices vary. The Governor is the underhood box with the gray connector -- BIG dollars for this item !! As of 4:15 AM MST on 5/28/17 there was ONE Motorcraft SW2518 Wiper Governor module available on "close-out" @ $23.09 from RockAuto. If you miss that one, you might look for a used governor module on e-bay -- the price on the wiper governors is way high @ 118.79 for a Re-Manufactured Motorcraft. If all else fails, the junk yard is a last resort. All things considered, I would first clean ALL contacts on the Switch AND the Governor, and apply a film of Permatex Dielectric Grease to all the pins and sockets. I found that the wiper start-up delay varies with the position of the switch -- if you turn the wipers to the "full-on" position, they start instantly. If you choose the "intermittent" position, the wipers take much longer to start. Good Luck !! |
Thanks, Merc! You're the best!
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Glad to be of help, GS !!
I have completely restored my '95 GS, and am quite familiar with modifications to the suspension and drive train. I built the car with comfortable, high-speed touring of the Southwestern deserts and the Rocky Mountains as the main objective. Your '99 has a lot of the same suspension parts as my '95, so I may be able to help getcha goin' with some suggestions for greatly improved ride, cornering, and handling. Gimme a holler if you're interested !! |
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