how to test GM wiper motor wiring and washer pump IMPALA CUTLASS GTO NOVA CAMARO CHEVELLE
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car is a 1970 chevelle with a 2 speed (HI and LOW) wiper motor and mechanical washer pump
just an idea on how to test the motor before it goes on the car
and an idea on how the washer pump goes together and what will most likely be wrong with it
7 yrs later and still the best video yet! Salute!
I dont comment often on youtube (years) but I really feel like your video was very helpful! Thank you so much for the in-depth explanation. Im headed out to pull my motor and follow your instructions! Thank you again.
Ditto. The creator of this video just helped me sooo much!
I have been working on my car for a few years and I have always found your videos offer some great tips. This one saved some money. My motor turned out to be good after testing it. I was surprised to see it work because it appears to be original. Thank you.
Thank you sooooo much for this detailed video. The pump rebuild is exactly what i needed because my pump wouldn't stop squirting water. I just rebuilt the pump and have it working perfect. Thank ypu again. 👍
Bless your heart for making this video. I have a 73 GMC step van and nowhere could I find anything on the wiper motor. Watching your video I see that my motor and switch are very similar, if not identical, so now I can finally figure out what's wrong and what to do to fix it.
Thank you!
Great video. Easy to follow and understand. Wish more people would explain things like you did. Makes it easier to understand when learning something new. Thanks!
it's probably the best washer pump instructional video ever made in history =)
thanks for sharing!
i learned this on the hard way (same pump on my 79 camaro), it's really nice to see your video now to make sure everything is put back together as it should be.
Agreed!
Damn right this is helpful!!!! Shortened my spring a bit and voila, works perfectly! This is a fantastic video and I solute you for spending your time to help others like me who had no idea how these worked!!! Great job Man!!! Mine is a 65 Chevelle and couldn't find anything to buy that was a direct fit.. This video saved me #1 a lot of dough and #2 a lot of aggravation.. I can't say enough of how helpful this was!! Thank you!!!
Great How to! Found a work around for the Pumping Piston Ring made of UNOBTAINIUM. Carefully remove the ring from the piston. Place a very very thin o'ring in the groove and reinstall the original Piston Ring with the "Expander " behind it. Working well for almost a year now!
that is one of the best ideas I have ever heard to fix it.. I ended up putting an electric pump.. works so much better.. I have a video on it
Excellent video... Exactly what I was looking for in order to test the many wiper motor I have...
Thanks for researching and going in depth on all aspects of the motor, pump, and switch.
Great video--clear, illustrative, non-nonsense. Very helpful.
I love how the video ended😂😂. Thank you for going through the process. It’s very much appreciated
Followed the instructions on a used GM wiper motor and was elated when it just started working. Thanks a lot brother.
Great video!!!
I have a 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic and my wipers have been failing over time from working normal and then stop altogether.
followed your instructions and found my motor was toast.
Thank you
Very helpful. We had a broken one and that's nice to know before installing it. Great videos!
Went and replaced my vacuum operated wiper motor with a 85 Jeep motor and a 72 Wagoneer switch, this all going in a 59 rambler american 2dr S/W. Very frustrating but once I figured it was a ground side switching circuit with power being a constant it was much easier. Ofcoarse I realived this after watching your video. Thank now I can get it inspected and start cruizing.
Great video couldn't be better explain, thank you I got my wipers working know I had no idea how it worked.
Thanks man! My washerpump got stuck every time i pushed the button, And the wipers wouldnt turn off. Very helpful!
The best video yet. It helped immensely. Thanks!
Thanks for the video that diagram helped me figure out some gremlins on a 70 ls6 elcamino
Awesome video you saved my ass I rewired my whole 73 K5 Blazer and this was the only thing I could not figure out. THANK YOU !! GREAT JOB
This video is excellent. Thank you very much!
BEST VIDEO EVER ON THIS WASHER / MOTOR ASSEMBLY DUDE ! THANKS.
Amigo execelente instructivo, tengo el mismo lemans 1976, quedo como avion.
Excellent video!! Thanks for taking the time. It will help me out a lot!!
Great video! Very informative & helpful!
Great video
Thanks for showing the actual switch to the motor wiring😃
THANK YOU for this video!!!! I would have wasted days on this and now I won't. I had the motor replaced 6 years ago and it no longer pumps water.
Nice video, dealing with dried up washer on 69 GS, ordered the Trico electric pump but by time it primed it burned out.
Returning and will prime with fluid before trying it next time... But for one of these think back in 80s I took rubber band and put in that groove to make the seal expand in that bore further and it worked on a GTO... this GS unit is rock hard so no luck with my former method.. maybe others will though if soft enough to come off like yours was...
Sir. THank you for posting this Video. It will help me greatly in the coming months. Ted.
very good video and explanation, thanks for taking the time to post the tutorial
Thanks Chris; great info on the inner piston seal... Cheers
Amazing video. Kinda got a little deep at a couple of points but that's the info that we need. Am I gonna quit my job and become a windshield washer motor repair man, well not at this time. Great video brother.
Thank you Chris! That was a great help!
Just wanted to say thank you for this video you saved me money and alot of time. This is the best video I have ever seen to explain the whole wiper electrical system on old Gm vehicles. Chris I will say if you would redo your title to the video to help people find your video easier you would get ALOT more hits, I guarentee it. Thanks again!!!!!!!!!
Worked for me like a charm. Wipers are now down where they should be and I left them disconnected and have rain-X on the window. I am going to replace the on off switch when I garage the car over the winter.
Great video. Found out it was the switch and not the motor. Thank you
Great video, extremely well detailed!
Superb information - I have a 71 Cutlass and is same wiper motor
best video on the interwebs!
I've been looking for that diagram everywhere, thanks!
Awesome video brother, thank you for posting.
Thanks man,...you saved the day...
Thanks for another great video Chris,,,it helped me,
Great videos!!! When I want to see how something is done, I don't want to hear people talk about themselves. Too many make the video about themselves and not the job. Hell I watched 20 before I even saw your face. Great editing ( no sanding for 10 minutes ) great diagrams too. Keep it up. I have a 1971 chevelle that's been pieced together and your videos have helped me alot. Good job
i have a video on retrofitting the washer pump.. it might look stupid but works like a new car..
Thank you for your video. It helped me
Thank you for this indepth video Sir.
Thanks for the help... great video
this was so helpful.... thanks!
Good info and explanation 👍
Thank bro. Excellent video.
Great video, very informative.... The wiring on my car was cut, using a external washer pump. I have connected the wire I believe is the correct one from the wiper switch to the A terminal on the pump. Is there a way to test to confirm I have the correct wire, versus a bad pump?? Thanks
You are a genius my friend
you tha man this worked out great . i toggle switched mine
Great video man, have a question since you seem to know these well. My wipers work but pump doesn't, it's not grabbing it like yours and doing it. I took it apart and noticed that I'm missing the red part you have at 12:58. Is that why? Does that thing move the lever. Thank you
Great video, I just bought a kit through Rock Auto for a 1983 chevy truck and it came with the lower seal for the pump. They might have started selling full kits. My kit also had 2 different tops for hose hookup.
Mine has it too. Lets see if I can fix it.
Well, almost one year later before I got to it, but it works!
Would you happen to remember the item number for this? My washer pump leaks and in dire need of repair. Thanks!
@@robbiesz I used the ANCO 6106.
@@stefanvanderbij5555I looked it up but the picture of contents shown doesn't show that pump shaft seal. Did yours have that in the box?
Excellent video! Can you tell me what you used as your 12volt power source on the bench? Thanks!
What does it mean if as soon as I put power to the middle connection the motor kicks on? Without the jumper wires connected? Thanks
Would poor connection on the two prong washer pump plug cause the pump to not get enough juice to engage and squirt fluid properly? I find my spring is not engaging after the wipers are running for a few minutes.
Thank you, good video
Thanks so much for this video
So good explanation, do you have or could you explains how does work the delay system? cheers
Thanks for the great video and sharing your knowledge, I learned a lot. I'm trying to restore a 1971 Chevy Impala and just received from Ebay a used wiper motor and the wiper transmission arms. Do you have any videos out on restoration of the wiper transmission arms and proper assembly? Keep the great videos coming.
Great video, very mechanical
I have a 86 Caprice with delay, When I followed what you did, everything worked (high, low and park), however it did it with delay. e.g. low it would go slow and wait and repeat, then it did the same thing with what seemed like high wait and repeat, then it would park. Is there anyway I can test with out the delay kicking in? The wipers will not work from the switch inside the car.
I must say, my gauges fuse keeps blowing. I recently had an alarm installed. I'm wondering if the alarm is at fault.
Thanks
Great video
Now I know where to trace that ground strap that tore off .maybe the reason it stopped working lol
GM Engineering is fascinating.
the 1972 switch is different from the 1970 on the chevelle, it has an extra pin which i am showing 10 volts at. I just rewired the entire car with an american autowire upgraded harness. My original switch has 5 pins ,5th pin being larger than the other 4. the AA diagram shows the 3 plug harness going to the 3 pins and the single plug going to the other smaller pin. i tried holding the switch against the coking in the event it was supposed to be grounded but all i get is the relay clicking ay the motor but no other life out of the motor, in the am i will try to do as you have so excellently showed in your vid. thanks!
Okay, I give up. what part do you do the search on under the Camaro parts
very helpful and thanks
interesting video... you obviously studied and learned your way around the wiper motors. I saw how you pulled the piston assembly of the washer pump apart.
You made reference to the sealing ring on the piston. That is a combination compression and sealing ring for the piston. It is similar to the oil and compression ring of an engine, but serves multipurpose of compression, sealing and scraper. An engine has separate rings for the same purpose.
Since you are not able to find replacement rings for the existing pump, the rings that you have can be revived if they have dried out too much. There are several methods to do so. To revive the ring, it needs to be soaked with a lightweight motor oil, or with mineral oil. The rubber ring shrinks over time and wears out. Soaking it with oil revives and renews the rubber, making it pliable again. If exceptionally dry and hard, soak it over night. If only marginally hardened from drying, soak it for an hour or so. Then, carefully clean and wipe all excess oil off the sealing ring. Then finish it by wiping on a coat of silicon lubricant. This will help to replenish and slow the drying process. Allow it to sit for an hour, then wipe the excess silicon lubricant off before reassembling. A small dab of white gear oil on the piston and sealing ring will allow for easier assembly.
Thank you for this very informative video. I studied it to learn how to wire a wiper motor because I want to use one for another purpose other than as a wiper motor. I can do away with the pump because I don't need it, but do need to know the correct wiring diagram for the wiper motor. I was able to learn everything I need in order to wire my motor for the plan that I have for its use that is NOT as a wiper motor. Again, thanks a lot for your informative and very nicely made video.
i will try that in the future, thanks..
Working on my 70 Corvette Wiper Motor, Wipers works perfectly just having issues with washer pump. Looks like the washer pump hasn't been used in years since I found both wiper washer nozzles (on the 70 Corvette/part of the wiper arm) disconnected and one completely broken off. Washer Reservoir was dry and filter screen clogged. I ordered new wiper arms w/the nozzles and the Washer Valve Repair Kit that you noted. After I check the spring and gear, Hopefully I can get the washer pumped primed and working, if not have to find that cylinder seal. Please update the video if you find a source for the cylinder seal, i'll have to check with one of the Corvette parts suppliers if that seal is now available since your post was 6 years ago.. Great Job explaining the electrical connection, I'm just a shade tree mechanic tring to keep my C3 operational and that helped tremendously. .
What kind of switch do you recommend. Is it Possible to put this motor on a toggle switch?
hey guys i pulled my pump apart and had a o ring seals kit . took old seal off put 2 on and works fine... the clip help a lot in getting that piston off
This is the first u tube instruction that has helped me figure my wiper problems.I checked my motor and it is ok. Could you show me how to hook this up to a after market switch like from Auto Zone?
Hey chris , wiper blades when I turn them on while it's raining, pump spraying water 💦 as well non stop. Any fix for this please ?
Nice job, Thank you,
Great video but the one thing I havent seen covered is coming across a bad park switch. I have a 79 corvette and wipers would not come on due to the park switch not disengaging. It appears this park switch is common among several models. The motor is fine. Where can I buy just the park switch?
I replaced motor and switch. Connected a ground wire from switch body to bezel frame because frame is cracked. Motor turns when switched on but doesn’t engage to move wipers unless I push in sprayer. Only wipes when sprayer is pushed and held.
TIPS: @ 17:35 - The Seal... What I did was to take the a large " Shrink Wrap " and shrink over it, then cut off the excess. It worked perfectly again! Good Video by the way!
good idea but installed that electric pump and it works 100000000000 times better.... in that retro fit washer pump video.... older crappy video but a very good idea
+Chris Craft - Yea I know it was old... Maybe next time.... Or maybe someone will get an idea from it :)))))
My switch has four pins. Which ones correspond to the wiring diagram?
Great video!
I'm working on a 66 Delco 2-speed for an Olds, very similar. All is working, but speed resistor is getting too hot, still good, but WAY too hot (wisp of smoke). I'm afraid it's going to burn open. Any thoughts? Thanks. (Hope you and yours are ok in the Big Wet H. I'm up near Dallas, but have a daughter down there, OK for now. Stay Safe!)
71 Cutlass Thanks You!!
I appreciate all the work you did to bring us the excellent video.
Ive been having issues with my wipers and this has been very helpful.
However no mention of the switch and I cant find any videos or diagrams of my wiper switch. I have a 1978 Chevy Monte Carlo. The switch has a wiper delay and apparently Im the only one on the internet who has delay. I know ElGoog hates me and doesnt show me results I want only ads and ad partners.
So Ill look at your other videos to see if youve covered the switch testing and maybe create a new google account to get better search results.
The video was very helpful and my wiper motor is fine. So its either the switch or the wiring.
If I cant find any videos covering the switch and wiring I may make a video.
Have a Great Day
Yeah wiper delay was factory but I cant find much info on it.
I removed and tested the switch and as far as I know its fine.
I have 12v to center connector and ground on both outside terms according to switch position so Im guessing the wiring is fine.
I tried jumpers to activate the motor and only hear a relay clicking but to motor.
So I bared the wires to the motor and low works but not high.
Everything used to work but when I power wash under the hood the wipers quit working. The parts store said if I buy a new one and it doesn't solve the problem I can return it and continue trouble shooting.
Just thought I give you an update. And thank you again for posting the video. Few cover the older cars and you did a very good job explaining things.
Have a Great Day
Would this be the same on a 66 olds cutlass do u think ?
Bought a new motor and my washer pump sprays with the wipers turned on and wiper motor seems really slow Didn’t do that before with the old pump. Any help would be appreciated
U KNOW UR STUFF...!
4:32 It's just an old fashioned love song playing on the radio 🎶🎶 Three Dog Night And The Kingsman (Louie Louie) was the first concert I ever went to when i was like 11 or 12 lol. Also great video, it helped me see what i'm missing off my wiper motor it's the cover on the back and the washer pump. I can find the pump but not the cover any ideas on finding one?
Edit: Mines an 87 SS MC might have delay wipers ill have to look but still need to find a cover 😁
awesome video! I tested 3 motors and 4 switches for my 1966 full size Pontiac (2 speed with park feature) ... one worked perfectly ... one has trouble with the pump not bringing water up (but it does rotate) and the other works great except the pump doesn't rotate at all even though the switch engages the mechanism.
Any advice would be appreciated on rebuilding the pumps ...
+Phil DiLernia what's my pump retro fit video it looks like a mess but works a million times better than the manual pumps.. you can't buy the piston seal so you can't rebuild them.. you have to buy a new one
Thanks a million
Great video. It stops right after showing the washer seal, but can you tell us where to get the new washer motor rubber? I'm working on a 59' Chevy wagon and I think that's my problem area. The washer motor and seals
they don’t sell them .. watch the retro fit video I did .. that’s what I put on my car and it works 100%
mine also has a red and black wire coming out of the wiper motor as well.
Hi!
I am Ola from Sweden and maybe u can help me Out?
I have a 1970corvette and have put a steering column from a 1973 in to the car. Cab i Do that or must i changes any wire?
I have a few elektrikal problems
Thankfull for help
Ola
you ever done the PULSE wiper version... My 76 Chevelle has this option and they are NOT working
Hi GREAT presentation 😎Thank U Sir !!! As u showed remove black cover ok ! On our unit CAN NOT remove 2nd cover to actually see Large gear that operates wiper arms 😢!! Our unit is TOTALLY RIVTED TOGETHER 😢unable to remove the washer pump cylinder out as U stated to use Dental floss first on inside piston cylinder head round area to seal area while placing inside to help piston rubber seal “ O “ gasket outside surface while inside to apply tighter seal to flow water !!! I guess purchase new unit with washer pump 😢
you saved me hours of stress
Oh fluids do help. I rebuild a clock on a 72 Javelin AMX it had the tic toc feature. If no one ever saw one there so cool. has a clock inside the tachometer. anyways after cleaning and rebuilding, it would only work one cycle, or just a few seconds. Shot some graphite lube on the gears and it works till this day 25 years later.
Rubber bands for discontinued seal. Or rubber tape. That use to tied down rip radiator hoses. Might work
Thank you thank you
Brilliant.
THANK YOU