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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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Strange wiper switch issue?

Ok guys, just picked up a 91 runner V6,here's the issue. When I turn on the intermitten wiper, nothing, when I try and use the washer fluid nothing, when I turn on the wiper to regular wipers work. Anyone have any ideas? Is there a fuse somewhere that controls thw washer fluid or could it be a bad switch at the steering column? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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Check that the washer fluid pump is getting power, if it is, most likely the pump is bad.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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lol, my truck has a intermitten switch, but its not a sr5 model, someone changed it, i thought it was broke till i relized i didednt have the intermitten controler in the engine compartment, i only have fast or faser, but my washer worked. if its a switch, ive found them on this site for under 30 shipped
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 03:07 AM
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Thanks, I found the problem. Two broken wires on the circut board inside the steering column. Just re-soldered the wires to the board and she works just like new.
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 03:51 AM
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Gonna have to check that myself, having the exact same problem with mine. No intermittent & no washer but the washer motor works & the high low wipers work. Same with the back except it's completely dead back there with a good wiper motor. I wish I was an electrical whiz, I think that's more important than being able to twist a wrench today.


Did you happen to take any pics. of the board & it's location?

Edit: I have my steering column apart right now & I don't see a circuit board unless it's a teeny tiny one up at the base of the wiper switch under that plastic cap? It'd be awesome to have my delays & washer back, that's a big deal for me.


Any help finding this "board" would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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wow, cool...never mind about my question. I just pulled the steering wheel & removed the entire switch assembly & sure enough, there's a broken wire on the circuit board. I'll solder that back on & see how mine behaves & post back a big thank you if that fixes it.


Cheers hiluxwanabe!

Edit: well, not being the sharpest tack in the box when it comes to electrical stuff I soldered the two wires that were broken off back to the board & I got it backwards I guess. Still no intermittent wipers or washer (even though the washer motor works) but now when I hit the washer button the wipers up front move & if the rear wiper switch is in the "ON" position it'll work too! lol, that's the only way it works though...I guess I need a whole new switch assembly.




dang it.

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