*sigh*. And I just replaced that part. I'll look into that after motor replacement and all electrical is hooked up. Thanks for help,
Neil.
On 4/6/07, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > What you are describing is a partially bad ignition switch. > > What we call the ignition switch actually has 5 switches inside of it > only 1 that powers the ignition. 3 do other things and the 5th is not > used in our vehicles. > > Mark > > > neil wrote: > > > Hey great info. > > > > Yah I knew that when starter is cranking some other accessories > > wouldn't get any juice. > > > > Thing is, the wiper motor doesn't work when key is in the "ignition > > on" position. > > > > Shouldn't wipers should work in that position? > > ........... > > > > > >> >.............. > >> > One odd thing; both motors won't turn when ign. key is in "run" (ign.) > >> > position. > >> > > >> > They do turn when key is turned halfway to ign. position. Maybe I just > >> > never noticed that before. They should work when key is in "run" > >> > position. > >> > > >> > ................. >
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