Windshield wiper issue

ggoldsm590 · #1 11-21-2011, 05:24 PM

Hi, I have a 1994 Ford Ranger 2wd 6 cyl engine. I took it in for State inspection today, they called and said the wipers won't work. Never had issues with them prior to this and used them 2 days ago. When I turn them on I hear a clicking sound coming from under the dash

. I don't hear the wiper motor humming or anything. Can someone please give me suggestion of what to look at or test please. If I press for water that works just fine.

Thanks

Gary

djfllmn · #2 11-21-2011, 05:26 PM

well the clicking you hear is the relay for the wiper motor...maybe your motor took a crap on ya but its unusual for them to just fail

ggoldsm590 · #3 11-21-2011, 05:29 PM

I forgot to mention I was able to locate the module behind the dash it's about 7 inches long 5 inches wide 1 inch thick has 1 harness in it, is this the wiper control module ?? The clicking is not loud at all.

djfllmn · #4 11-21-2011, 05:31 PM

the clicking is the relay that makes the motor run when any of the int. settings are selected

ggoldsm590 · #5 11-21-2011, 05:35 PM

ok I guess I'll try replacing the motor

djfllmn · #6 11-21-2011, 05:37 PM

i wouldnt jump to the motor just yet...

ggoldsm590 · #7 11-21-2011, 05:40 PM

I'm confused, What would you suggest

djfllmn · #8 11-21-2011, 05:42 PM

id pull the motor out of the truck and test it with some jumper wires and a booster pack...if it runs like that then you something else is wrong but if the motor doesnt run then its shot

ggoldsm590 · #9 11-21-2011, 05:51 PM

Ok I can do that. I'll let you know. Thanks

ggoldsm590 · #10 11-22-2011, 07:58 AM

Would you have any idea what the shop would do for a quick fix if they are low life enough to break something and then charge you to fix it. The first thing they said looks electrical to us, might be a fuse or something like that. could something disconnected cause the clicking sound

djfllmn · #11 11-22-2011, 04:07 PM

if the motor was unplugged it will

ggoldsm590 · #12 11-22-2011, 06:29 PM

Thanks, it's the motor. I tested and had power to the connector point. I found a motor off a 94 ranger today for $12.00. I plugged it into the connector and grounded it and the replacement worked fine. I'll replace it this weekend. I also piked up the AC compressor for $20.00 I really appreciate all your help and suggestions.

djfllmn · #13 11-22-2011, 06:38 PM

no problem

Fordfan444 · #14 11-22-2011, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggoldsm590

Thanks, it's the motor. I tested and had power to the connector point. I found a motor off a 94 ranger today for $12.00. I plugged it into the connector and grounded it and the replacement worked fine. I'll replace it this weekend. I also piked up the AC compressor for $20.00 I really appreciate all your help and suggestions.

I sure hope you have a lot of patients or little hands. I just reinstalled the wiper motor on my Ranger and it was a nightmare.
It wouldn't be so bad if you could put the c-clip back on the crank bar, but usually you have to install the crank bar then install the motor back on the shaft with the 8 mm bolt because there's hardly any room to get your hand in the cowl. Worst design I've ever seen.

ggoldsm590 · #15 11-23-2011, 07:06 AM

Thanks Fordfan444, I was looking at that the cowl hole looks mighty tight. When I went to pickup the used motor I got to laughing they took it off the easy way, cut right through the top vent area. I don't believe that would look to good but then again duct tape fixes all