Chevy S-10 Pickup

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MIKE MARTIN
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  • 2010 CHEVROLET S-10
Chevy S-10 Extended Cab Pickup. !999-Standard-130,000 miles-4.2L. Windsheild Wiper Fuse Blows out when I start vehicle. I Unplugged the wiper motor and got the same result. Is there anything that I can look for, Such as relays or do I have a short in the system? Thanks, Mike.
Sunday, July 1st, 2007 AT 9:07 PM

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DPWD23
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To narrow it down a little you can try unplugging the connector that goes up the steering to the switch and see if it still blows the fuse.
It would help to see if the problem is on the power or load side of the switch.

I do not have access to wire diagrams of this particular year, so I'm unsure of relays. Does sound like a short though.
Also check for good ground at the wiper motor. I know it sounds weird, but sometimes a bad ground can cause a kind of "loopback" effect blowing fuses (firsthand experience with my old Jeep).
Good luck!
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Monday, July 2nd, 2007 AT 8:49 AM
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GONZO13333
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
I need to know the schematic or connector wires configuration for the wiper motor connector. I want to hot wire the motor because there is a problem in the wiring from the lever switch, thanks.

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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)
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JIS001
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There you go. The wiper motor module seems to fail on this vehicle often. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)
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PATTY40
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  • 1991 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 210,000 MILES
I have a 1991 s10 pickup it's an old truck and don't have much money so I was wondering how I can use a toggle switch in it to make the wipers work can you tell me how. Just need to know how to hook up a Toggle switch to make the Windshield wipers work. Dint have much money and this could help me until I can get it done the right way.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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The circuit is more than just off and on for parking purposes. You'd be smarter to get used parts than attempt that. You'll end up starting a fire.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)
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PATTY40
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Can't I fuse the hot wire?
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)
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PATTY40
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Can anyone help me with this problem the trucks old and I dont want to spend alot more money in it how can I wire it to a toggle switch to make the wipers work?
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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Again, there is a park system built into it so you cannot just use a toggle switch.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)
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MARTIN36
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  • 1988 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 200,000 MILES
My wipers work at the beginning but after about 5 minutes they freeze up. Sometimes I have to wait another 5 to 10 minutes before they start working again. Can you tell me what I need to check in order to solve this problem.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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Check the ground
run a ground wire to the wiper motor
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)
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PATTY40
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Ok thanks for your help.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)
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JHOUCK001
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2002 Chevy S-10 120000 miles

My windshield wiper slips, how do I tihgten, motor works but wiper will not move
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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Your wiper transmission may be broken. You'll hve to pull the vent off in front of the windshield to check the bolts and transmission. There will either be push pins or screws or both. You'll probably have to taek your wiper arms off as well to take the vent off.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 2:21 PM (Merged)

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