relpaced steering column now wipers acting up!

Discussion in 'V-8 Buick Powered Regals' started by 455regal, Jun 15, 2007.

  1. 455regal

    455regal Well-Known Member

    Hi all!
    I posted this in sparkeys corner and got no responce maybe someone here has had this problem?
    I need a hand here! I have an 1986 regal with a 455 and a t-10 9" rear. I changed the steering column from a g-body car that had a shifter on the console so I could get rid of the shifter from the automatic on the column. My problem is the wipers are not working right! They won't come on at any position on the switch except when I press forward to use the spray. and they only stay on when I'm holding it on. and won't return to "home position"
    every thing was a "plug and play" on the column or so I thought? Anyone out there come across this? I'm not sure what year the column came from I just told my local wrecking yard what I was doing and they came up with one .
    HELP!!!:Do No:
     
  2. GStage1

    GStage1 Always looking for parts!

    Sounds like your wiper control inside the column is shot.
    You need to get another one.....do you have 2 speed wipers or delay wipers?
     
  3. Leviathan

    Leviathan Inmate of the Month

    Sounds like you severed 2 of the 3 lines. Check to see if the wires are intact with a testlight or DMM.
     
  4. 455regal

    455regal Well-Known Member

    I fixed it!!! The problem was that the "new" column was not the "pulse"type.
    So I ripped apart the 2 columns and swapped the switches. A bit of a pain in the neck but its not to bad once you get into it! Works great now!:TU:
    Thanks all!!!
    Brad
     

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