Wipers won't park

[Russellrh72]

Hey everyone! Was hoping to get some help on my wiper issue. They will not stop once the key is turned, regardless of position of my wiper switch. I did some research before posting and have gone through all the easier potential fixes that I hoped it would be. I replaced the wiper switch...no luck. I sanded the grounds everywhere (which previously fixed a turn signal indicator issue I had)....no luck. I tested and sanded all the contacts on the wiper relay on the fire wall behind the distributor....no luck. So now I am thinking that it could be the contacts inside the "tuna can" on the wiper motor. I removed the motor and opened the can. Below is a picture of what I found. It looks like one of the tabs has broken off? Is that my problem? I also added a picture of the wiring of the motor in hopes someone could tell me if they are incorrect. Green is on the bottom and yellow is on the top. If the contact inside the tuna can is the issue, is there a fix for it or am I looking at sourcing a new motor? Thanks for any help! The car is a '71 by the way. Thanks again!

Edited September 16, 2022 by Russellrh72
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[Mike Self]

The problem is indeed in the parking mechanism in your pictures.  If you can't find the fix in the FAQ archives, PM me for the column I did on the subject. 

 

cheers

mike