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snoplow 04-01-2005 01:40 AM

Wiper Control Module
 
On the 94 F150 there is a "wiper control module" located behind the glove box. In fact to get to it you have to remove the glove box. Does anyone know what this thing does? I'm having some funky problems with my wiper system and would just like to know what this thing does.

cleat 04-01-2005 07:37 AM

That module controls all of your wiper and washer functions using the steering column control as an input. What problems are you having ?

snoplow 04-01-2005 11:51 PM

When I push the washer button, I can hear it clicking behind the glove box.The wipers come on but no fluid comes out. The problem is intermittent. The pump is good, hoses are open, and nozzles are clear. I tend to think the switch is OK because it must be making contact in order to make the control module click.

cleat 04-02-2005 07:35 AM

I know you said the module clicks but just for grins and it only takes a few minutes pop the cap off the end of the switch on the column then remove the screw and slide off the rotating part. Now clean the contacts with alcohol or contact cleaner then lube with petroleum jelly or some light grease then pop it back together and try it again. I've had to do this with every ford I've owned with this setup.

snoplow 04-02-2005 03:23 PM

Ok, I'll give it a go. Thanks

tedm 04-04-2005 09:27 PM

wiper control module
 
Mine did exactly the same thing... clicking near the glovebox, some of the intermittent settings wouldn't work, etc. Anyway, you need to change your MFS (turn signal switch). I did last weekend and it's perfect now. Advance has them for sixty bucks and all you need is to unscrew 3 phillips in the belly of the steering column molding and 2 T20 torx screws that hold the switch on. Unplug the two plugs and put the new one in. 30 minutes and I guarantee this will fix it. The guy at Advance will probably mention how many he sells, too.

cleat 04-05-2005 09:47 AM

You can buy a new one but all they need is a cleanup.

snoplow 04-10-2005 02:47 PM

I finally got around to working on my wipers ( now that it's raining again) and the cleaning of the contacts in the switch seems to have done the trick.

Thanks a bunch, guys!:banana:

FreeWheelin 12-12-2011 12:01 PM

I also have the same problem with the 1994 Wipers. I have changed the motor, NO HELP. I changed the Switch, NO HELP. Cleaned all contacts, NO HELP. Last thing I can think of to do is replace the wiper control module. HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

russo2 12-13-2011 09:44 PM

Well I commend your efforts with the search function, but this thread is just a wee bit old. Start a new one.

smgdnd 06-06-2014 07:50 PM

I took it apart
 

Originally Posted by tedm (Post 1635861)
Mine did exactly the same thing... clicking near the glovebox, some of the intermittent settings wouldn't work, etc. Anyway, you need to change your MFS (turn signal switch). I did last weekend and it's perfect now. Advance has them for sixty bucks and all you need is to unscrew 3 phillips in the belly of the steering column molding and 2 T20 torx screws that hold the switch on. Unplug the two plugs and put the new one in. 30 minutes and I guarantee this will fix it. The guy at Advance will probably mention how many he sells, too.

I took it apart to clean the contacts but a spring fell out and I can not figure out where it sits. I also can't figure out the proper position to put it back together. Any advice?

yloow5 06-12-2014 04:33 PM

Russo who the heck r u to moderate crap in here

glc 06-13-2014 01:19 AM

That post was made 3 years ago - who are YOU to complain? This isn't the first thread you've gotten cranky in.

yloow5 06-16-2014 03:26 PM

I did the pull and cleN and mine worked fine after . Don't pay att to glc and his redirections to get an answer

yloow5 06-16-2014 03:28 PM

No body would be cranky in here if it had answers and not MODERATIONS


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