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What kind of wipers are on a 1968 Corvette?

What kind of wipers are on a 1968 Corvette?

I have a 1968 Corvette and having an issue with the wiper system. When you turn on the wipers the wiper door is supposed 1968 Corvette: wipers..I use the override switch under the column… Okay, lets journey through the Vacuum system and some of it’s components.

Where is the manual override switch on a corvette?

As we continue towards the wiper door actuator, we get to the manual override switch/valve. This too allows vacuum to flow in the “off” position. Yes “OFF”….but open. Vacuum is then routed to the center of the three ports on thee wiper actuator safety switch located under the right hand wiper arm base.

How to change the windshield wiper system on a corvette?

Open wiper doors using the vacuum over-ride switch or manually at the actuator. Install a test prod in wiper terminal #6 and connect a jumper wire from test prod to ground. (This bypasses limit switch and service switch). Disconnect harness connector from terminals #1, #2, and #3.

Where is the limit switch on a corvette?

A limit switch, operated by the wiper door as it reaches open position is mounted on the engine side of the cowl near the wiper motor. This switch is used to interrupt the motor armature ground circuit until the wiper door is fully open.

I have a 1968 Corvette and having an issue with the wiper system. When you turn on the wipers the wiper door is supposed 1968 Corvette: wipers..I use the override switch under the column… Okay, lets journey through the Vacuum system and some of it’s components.

Open wiper doors using the vacuum over-ride switch or manually at the actuator. Install a test prod in wiper terminal #6 and connect a jumper wire from test prod to ground. (This bypasses limit switch and service switch). Disconnect harness connector from terminals #1, #2, and #3.

As we continue towards the wiper door actuator, we get to the manual override switch/valve. This too allows vacuum to flow in the “off” position. Yes “OFF”….but open. Vacuum is then routed to the center of the three ports on thee wiper actuator safety switch located under the right hand wiper arm base.

Why does my Corvette wiper go in Hi Speed?

If the there was no by-pass circuit and if the wiper dash switch was left in the “Hi” speed position when the ignition switch was turned off, the wiper motor would run in “Hi” speed while trying to park the blades.

Where are the override switches on a corvette?

The manual override switches at the bottom of the dash interrupt the continuation of vacuum pressure to the upper caps on the proportioning valves for the headlight and wiper doors. Pulling them down cuts off pressure, allowing the corresponding proportioning valve to re-seat.

How does the wiper switch work on a corvette?

Turning the wiper switch “on” closes the entire path from the solenoid to the upper port on the cap of the proportioning valve. The diaphragm then returns to its resting place, moving the sliding valve down and opening the upper main supply port leading to the opposite side of the wiper door actuator.

What kind of wiring does a corvette use?

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What kind of headlight switch do I need for a 1976 Corvette?

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What is the ignition switch on a 1963 Corvette?

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