What have you done to your square lately??

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gmbellew

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my wiper switch has a loose connection so that when it is less than about 50deg, the washer doesn't work. as soon as the switch gets warm from running the heater for a while, the washer works.

as a work around, and to prevent tearing into the column for a relatively minor inconvenience, I added a momentary switch between the pink and black wires in the harness upstream of the delay module. this grounds the washer same as if the switch was working. the beauty of tapping upstream of the module is that the wipers sweep just like if the switch was used also.

I put the switch on the backside of the column behind the multifunction switch. so it is hidden from view, to at least make it a little less janky
 

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Awesome! Starting is half the battle!
It definitely is, and it’s difficult to not get caught up in the thought processes behind each point On the project, even more difficult to keep momentum when the family gets busy/ work life events.
 

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I performed some basic daily driver maintenance this weekend. I gave her a much-needed oil change. I filled it up with Shell Rotella 15-40 and a Wix filter. Replaced the wipers with new 18" ones. I couldn't believe the price for wipers. I paid $ 14 each. They went up to $40 each Ouch!
I remember when you could by the refills and not have to buy the holder. I didn't see the refills at O' Reilly's.

I also replaced one of the washer lines it dry rotted. I also found the bothersome exhaust leak. I sprayed some soapy water around the gaskets. The top of the header gasket at cylinders 3 and 5 is blown out. I'll fix it this coming week.
 

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I performed some basic daily driver maintenance this weekend. I gave her a much-needed oil change. I filled it up with Shell Rotella 15-40 and a Wix filter. Replaced the wipers with new 18" ones. I couldn't believe the price for wipers. I paid $ 14 each. They went up to $40 each Ouch!
I remember when you could by the refills and not have to buy the holder. I didn't see the refills at O' Reilly's.

I also replaced one of the washer lines it dry rotted. I also found the bothersome exhaust leak. I sprayed some soapy water around the gaskets. The top of the header gasket at cylinders 3 and 5 is blown out. I'll fix it this coming week.
If you or someone close to you has a Costco membership, they have Michelin wiper blades, for around $11 each. Going to get a pair for the daily.
 

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