Date:         Tue, 30 Apr 2002 08:08:09 -0400
Reply-To:     Markus Benne <markus@CEYBA.COM>
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From:         Markus Benne <markus@CEYBA.COM>
Subject:      Oops!  Almost blew a wiper motor.
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We had a freak snow here, and it was the major wet heavy stuff.

I didn't properly clean my back window before driving off.  Turns out
the wiper couldn't handle it.

A few minutes after driving, I had the unmistakable smell of electrical
stuff burning.

I pulled over and (fortunately I don't have the hatch interior panel in
right now...) and that motor was HOT.

I cleaned off the snow and the motor still works.

Shouldn't a fuse have blown?

Any idea how to get the smell out of my van?  The window has been open
for two days...

Thanks,
...Markus

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