1990 all wipers quit; 2 hours til work closes

DirtFarmer

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Hi all,

We had a freak snowstorm in Vancouver and the windshield of my trusty 1990 v6 4x4 5spd was covered in heavy wet snow.

Like an idiot I turned the key without clearing the window; the wipers tried to move and then stopped.

I cleared the window completely but all 3 wipers are DOA. I assume it's a fuse.

Under the hood I am missing the cap to the smaller fuse bank, but the larger one still has the cap and legend. By flashlight they look OK but it's hard to tell.

I usually do my reading and solve my own problems but I am currently in a very slightly sticky position: 2 hours from now I leave to pick up the GF in the snow in the dark.

If the community could steer me in the right direction I would be eternally grateful. It would save the GF a long walk.

Where should I start? I can pull the truck into the shop at work, poach fuses, potentially sneak away and buy fuses or parts. Given the luxury of time I would not be asking.

Thanks in advance!

Dirt Farmer

Burnaby, BC, Canada
 
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When the wiper motor is straining due to the heavy snow load, it draws more current than normal, so a fuse blows. That's what they're for :)
 
Nice glad you fixed it! That snow storm was bad, I was shoveling snow for hours today. The streets were jammed all day long and the power when off a few times. Branches and trees snapping all over. I'm going to guess it was pretty bad(road wise) out in Burnaby.
regards
 
PS was looking at the wrong fuses. Problem solved.

Sorry for the false alarm!

The best way to solve a problem like this, I've found, is to post on an internet forum asking for help and then go look at it one more time. :)

Glad to hear you and the lady are safe!
 

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