Re: Hello and trying to fix wipers.

Posted by humanpotatohybrid On 2022/8/22 5:44:41

Have you replaced the old tubing with new tubing?

If the vacuum motor on the wipers has never been rebuilt I can't imagine it's working very well, but to be fair I've never messed with mine.

If you want to install an electric pump then it may make sense to mount a reed switch to turn the pump on only when the wipers are activated. If that's the case I wouldn't worry about the power usage. All the accessories you listed essentially use no power. Probably the main drain, besides ignition, is your headlights. If the car barely charges while driving, that's another issue.

Again, keep in mind that if you add any accessories, that your car should be positive ground. In fact, I would specifically double check that your battery is connected properly if you are having charging system issues. Likewise check that you are reaching proper charging voltage with the engine revved some (measure the cigarette lighter voltage if you don't have a buddy to rev the engine, else measure the battery voltage).

And oil the generator while you're at it.


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