Wiper Motor Open Resistor Fix?
#1
Wiper Motor Open Resistor Fix?
Thanks to Joe P's wiper system pdf he posted a few years back, I've determined the 20-ohm high speed resistor is open.
Is there a way to solder a new resistor in? One end of the resistor connects to the high-speed terminal (I think this is the A terminal) and then spans across and appears to connect to the C terminal. Is it that simple?
Or is there a replacement terminal block available?
Is there a way to solder a new resistor in? One end of the resistor connects to the high-speed terminal (I think this is the A terminal) and then spans across and appears to connect to the C terminal. Is it that simple?
Or is there a replacement terminal block available?
#3
Yes, it is that simple to solder in a new resistor. The problem today is buying one resistor. This is the one thing I miss about Radio Shack. I don't need a package of ten resistors from DigiKey or Mouser.
#5
If this is for a round motor, here is a snap of the one on mine. I can't say I've ever seen a resistor like it before. One end (the long bare wire) isn't even soldered, rather it's just sandwiched against the body of the motor.
#7
Having to buy a pack of resistors doesn't bother me too much. What wattage rating should I look for? The ckt is on a 25A fuse, so does that mean (25A x 12V = 300W) a 300W fuse is needed. Seems excessively high.
Just got an email from Classic Wipers out of SC. They recommended a 5W resistor, so that's my plan. Thanks for the information.
Just got an email from Classic Wipers out of SC. They recommended a 5W resistor, so that's my plan. Thanks for the information.
Last edited by AMMoyer; May 28th, 2024 at 01:09 PM.
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