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Discussion in '206/246' started by kjw9028, Aug 2, 2018.

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  1. kjw9028

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    #1 kjw9028, Aug 2, 2018
    Replaced the radiator fan switch on my 69 Dino and that works fine now. Unfortunately after rinsing the car down, I turned the wipers on and they stopped working about a third of the way in their cycle. Checked the fuse, looks okay. Any other obvious places to look? I tried to do a search but it's almost impossible with this new format. Thanks.

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  2. TTR

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    #2 TTR, Aug 2, 2018
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    Good ground to the motor ?
    When was it, drive gear and all cable/linkage assembly components completely serviced (i.e. disassembled, cleaned & lubed) ? Within last 10 years ?
    If not, service might be past due.
     
  3. pshoejberg

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    #3 pshoejberg, Aug 3, 2018
    The wiper design on the the early 246's is very weak and prone to malfunction if not kept in absolutely good shape. As mentioned above ensure to keep the drive gear lubed including the cable and the two shaft bushings (The shafts often goes stuck in the bushings due to corrosion).

    Best Peter
     
  4. kjw9028

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    #4 kjw9028, Aug 3, 2018
    Thanks for the input. Assume you have to remove the spare wheel liner to get to it, any tricks there?
     
  5. pshoejberg

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    #5 pshoejberg, Aug 4, 2018
    No need for removing the complete wheel well liner. Just remove the panel in the wheel well liner (see picture) and the LHS inner fender wheel panel.

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