Wiper switch not working

1985 CHEVROLET TRUCK
79,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEVYC10PN
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Prefer toggle switch as replacement. Followed YouTube/goggle information for all connections/relay. LED switch lights up but wiper motor no movement. Totally frustrated. Thanks
Jun 14, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Have you confirmed power to the wiper motor? Have you checked the ground? Let me know what you have done. I'm not sure what you followed already. If you haven't checked for power at the motor, using a test light, check that first.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Also, using a multi meter, confirm there is continuity to ground.

If you look at pictures 1 and 2, they show the entire wiring system for the wipers (non delay type). If you have delay wipers, let me know. You can see where power comes from the switch and goes to the wiper motor. Check for power at those wires and let me know the results.

I had to break the picture in two so it would fit. I did overlap them so you could follow them easily.

Let me know what you find.

Joe





Jun 14, 2019 at 8:51 PM
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CHEVYC10PN
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Will do the checks as you recommended.
Thanks.
Have a great Father's Day
Jun 17, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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CHEVYC10PN
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Thanks for your help.
Bear with me as I am unable to work on this motor daily.
Will do all the checks you recommended.
Jun 19, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Happy to help. Let me know what you find and take your time.

Joe
Jun 19, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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CHEVYC10PN
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Thanks for all your help. Unable to work on this motor every day so bear with me. Will do all the checks you recommended.
Jun 20, 2019 at 12:12 PM