92, conti wipers, Pulling My Hair OUT!!!!

[darkenedhaze24]

hope some one can help! I have 92 conti, i ahve been having not but trouble sense i got the thing..right now iam haveing problems with the wipers i went an got a new motor for it, put it in,and it still dont want to run. i turn the switch and still the motor dont turn on, ill i here is a click from in side the dash bord i have tryed all i know how to do. but like i said the only thing i here is a clicking noise not one right afet the other but only when i turn the switch its killing me some one if u could give me a vauge clue of what i could be i would be so thinkfull

[pro-five-oh]

Its either a relay or the multifunction switch on the steering column (wiper, turn signal, hazard).

Sorry I don't own a V6 Conti nor do I have the wiring diagrams to isolate the problem. I would recommend getting a Ford or Helms manual from Ebay if you plan on having this car for a while. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Fordace]

If I remember correctly,(from a long time ago...), the wiper relay under the dash behind/near the fuse panel loses it's solder joint, (looks like a small black box) usually you can resolder or just replace. I would take it apart and have a good look at the solder joints. The multifunction switches in the early 90's were OK to say the least, mostly they wouldn't fail completely, but the wipers would park in funny spots and the intermittent setings would be screwed up too, ( dirt in stalk)....Rich

[darkenedhaze24]

ok for the first reply the steering column works fine ( hazzerd turn and brights but the wipers dont )...for the sec...ok, the wipers them selves dont work at all, but even after i put the new motor in for the wipers they still are in a funny off place but the dont even turn on i am wondering also where is the relay box near the fuse box i have no i dea what it looks like,( looks like more then one black box) but i went to look for a book on this car do they even make books on conti?? soo confused

[Steve Moran]

I will look at my owners manual and my repair manual also when I get home. I know there is a relay I just don't know where it is.

[pro-five-oh]

Its that relay. I betcha the motor was never a problem, if you can return it, you can have a nice dinner with the $$$ instead. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[darkenedhaze24]

well see thats what i thought but i wasnt sure i still cant find that dam relay so iam so mad i wanna tourch the car but i like it too much lol

[pro-five-oh]

They are nice cars...problem is you need a big shop manual to properly diagnose any problem. Mucho complicated!

If nothing else, grab a Chiltons for the Taurus/Sable at amazon.com or a used bookstore.

[darkenedhaze24]

well yes there was one at autozone but buying it for 16,00 i dont allways have that kinda money one me hahaha but there a pain but i like mine

[Fordace]

The Wiper Control Module is mounted to the right side of the steering column on a bracket, it slides onto 2 thin sheet metal rails and it is about 3" x 3" squarish in shape, the connector harness should come down from the top. If all you hear is clicking, try to feel the module while rotating the wiper control stalk....take it apart and look for a bad solder joint (if so inclined)....Rich

PS, did you check the 8.25 amp circuit breaker?

[darkenedhaze24]

yeah i checked the 8.25 breaker and got a new one and that didnt help so the only thing i can think of would be the relay i hope at least

[darkenedhaze24]

by some chance does any one have a diagram of the relay box i cant seen to fine it what i thought was it turned out to be the bell for the door i wonder could this get any worse

[darkenedhaze24]

ok i think i found the relay but the question how do i get it out its sitting in a funny spot

[Fordace]

you have to release the two metal spring tabs from the back of the relay, it should come out after that

[darkenedhaze24]

i didnt see any metal springs its wired but it looks held by a me\tal spoke thing driving me nutz