What are the wires on a Bosch windshield wiper?

There are two separate “hot” red power wires leading from the switch to each of the two motors, as well as a constantly powered brown “park” wire, and the fourth bluish-white wire is the 12v input from the ignition switch.

What kind of wiper motor does a 1967 CJ5 have?

My 1967 CJ5 has the original WWF motors, which were still working except for the “parking” of the wiper blades that’s supposed to occur when the switch is turned off.

When did the American Bosch wiper motors come out?

The American Bosch WWF electric wiper motors first appeared on the Kaiser Jeep CJs during the mid-1960’s (I believe sometime in ’66), replacing the previous vacuum-operated wiper system.

How does the one speed wiper switch work?

The original one-speed wiper switch is a rather unusual four-terminal configuration. There are two separate “hot” red power wires leading from the switch to each of the two motors, as well as a constantly powered brown “park” wire, and the fourth bluish-white wire is the 12v input from the ignition switch.

How do you test a windshield wiper motor?

Please try again later. In order to test a windshield wiper motor, the first thing to do is to make sure that the motor is getting voltage. Use a digital multi-meter to test a windshield wiper motor’s voltage with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on windshield wipers.

What kind of motor does an electric windshield wiper use?

The 12-volt stainless steel kit includes a toggle type ON-OFF switch and mounting bracket. The threaded mounting shaft and wiper arm drive shaft on these wiper motors can be shortened with a hack saw.

How does a willysjeepparts windshield wiper kit work?

All of these kits include the wiper motor, an adjustable wiper arm, a 9″ wiper blade, a wiring harness, ring terminals, grommets and the mounting hardware to include the motor to windshield spacer if required. The 6-volt, 12-volt and 24-volt kits have an ON-OFF switch located on the rear of the motor.

Where is the ON OFF switch on an electric windshield wiper?

The 6-volt, 12-volt and 24-volt kits have an ON-OFF switch located on the rear of the motor. The 12-volt stainless steel kit includes a toggle type ON-OFF switch and mounting bracket. The threaded mounting shaft and wiper arm drive shaft on these wiper motors can be shortened with a hack saw.