NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #23/NN_1992_23.iso/spool/rec/autos/tech/13861

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From: [e-mail] (Ronald R. Duff Jr.)
Subject: Windshield wiper/washer problem on 1980 Oldsmobile Delta 88
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Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1992 00:25:17 GMT
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    I am driving a 1980 Olds Delta 88 and I started having problems
with the winshield wipers last night.  All of a sudden they froze in the up
position on the winshield.  About a half hour later, they came back down.
When I tried to use them again, the wipers seemed to work stiffly at first
and then quickly loosened up and began to work properly.  However, now the
washer pump runs whenever the wipers run and makes a loud clacking noise.
The switch for the washer is working properly because when I press it I can
hear the relay click under the hood.  Has anyone seen this problem before?
Will I need to replace the pump or is there some other fix I can do?  Any
info would be appreciated!  There are still a LOT of these cars on the road
so I thought it would be worth posting.

--Ron
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