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Re: windshield wipers won't work & blow fuses 200 88

posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Thu Oct 1 04:58 CST 1998 [RELATED]

Dave --

The w/w relay is tucked under the wiring harness cover on the extreme left floor, driver's side. It's about where your left foot rests.

Drop the felt kick pad, pull down the carpet, and you'll see a screwed-down panel about 6" wide (no need to remove it). A wiring harness tucks behind it from the top. Pull the harness up and you should find one or several relays plugged into connectors (both are probably wrapped in foam stuff).

Make a note of which relay plugs into which connector -- unplug them and see if you still blow the fuse. Find the offending relay, peel the foam off, and pop the cover. Examine it for evidence of moisture (like, can you pour water out of it).

You might be able to clean, dry, and resolder a wet relay (I have) or replace it. If this is the problem, you need to relocate the relays up under the dash AND find the leak.

The hole for the hood release cable has been mentioned as a problem. Others have found leaks around the windshield. And several people have mentioned finding leaks around the w/w shaft.





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