MultiFunction Lever 85

[RageCage]

Hi,

How much of a pain is it to replace a multifunction lever on an 85 Caprice ? I think the wiper controls may be worn out. Low, High, and intermittent don't work at all today. Yesterday they were working, but not properly.

I can't see any screws to remove to get the lever out, or to remove the steering column.

Thanks

[CD Smalley]

find the wiring harness connection under the dash and disconnect them. Then just pull on the lever. It will come out.

[RageCage]

Thanks.

[TommySS]

Are you sure it's the switch? How about checking the electronics under the hood on the wiper motor.

There's a circuit board that also causes problems.

[RageCage]

Originally Posted by TommySS

Are you sure it's the switch? How about checking the electronics under the hood on the wiper motor.

There's a circuit board that also causes problems.

Well, I replaced the circuit board / washer pump combo yesterday, and the wipers work again, but they stll are weird. They park after each sweep. Only intermittent works normally.

And if I use the high setting, the motor squeals and smoke comes out of the motor (or maybe the washerpump that is mounted to it) !!! I am serious. I'm afraid to use the high setting.

Maybe the motor is going bad. Squealing is just not right. Would a bad motor make the wipers park after each sweep? Maybe the bad motor is screwing up the circuit board? Jeez.

[TommySS]

I ended up installing a new wiper motor too.

[RageCage]

Originally Posted by TommySS

I ended up installing a new wiper motor too.

Ii just installed a rebuilt wiper motor which also had the washer pump / circuit board on it, and everything works right !

[TommySS]

woo hoo!