Common questions

Where to put auto reset fuse on W-series wiper control module?

Where to put auto reset fuse on W-series wiper control module?

We recommend adding the 15 amp Mini Auto Reset Circuit Breaker to go in place of the 25 amp fuse in position # 22 on your interior fuse panel. This way a voltage spike will trip the breaker instead of ruining the module.

Where does the VIN start on a workhorse wiper?

Your VIN should start with “5B” or “1G” – This is not an automatic check, it is performed by a parts specialist in our office once the order is placed. We recommend adding the 15 amp Mini Auto Reset Circuit Breaker to go in place of the 25 amp fuse in position # 22 on your interior fuse panel.

When to replace fuse on workhorse wiper module?

The reason Workhorse recommends replacing that fuse with that breaker is due to drawing more than 15 amps through the wiper module destroys them. The 15 amp breaker will open momentarily if the amp draw exceeds the 15 amps of current, which saves the wiper modules.

What to do when wiper motor is removed?

When you have the wiper motor removed make sure your linkage all moves freely as well. Wiper motors were supplied by the body builder, but most of the time you can just to an internet search of the numbers you find on the one you have and find one fairly easily.

We recommend adding the 15 amp Mini Auto Reset Circuit Breaker to go in place of the 25 amp fuse in position # 22 on your interior fuse panel. This way a voltage spike will trip the breaker instead of ruining the module.

Your VIN should start with “5B” or “1G” – This is not an automatic check, it is performed by a parts specialist in our office once the order is placed. We recommend adding the 15 amp Mini Auto Reset Circuit Breaker to go in place of the 25 amp fuse in position # 22 on your interior fuse panel.

When you have the wiper motor removed make sure your linkage all moves freely as well. Wiper motors were supplied by the body builder, but most of the time you can just to an internet search of the numbers you find on the one you have and find one fairly easily.

The reason Workhorse recommends replacing that fuse with that breaker is due to drawing more than 15 amps through the wiper module destroys them. The 15 amp breaker will open momentarily if the amp draw exceeds the 15 amps of current, which saves the wiper modules.

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Ruth Doyle