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Need bugeye wiper motor help please

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Not a good day - no progress on my punch list. One of the various things I tried to fix was the wiper motor. The original wire was rotted from the motor to the "can". The fist time I soldered in a new wire it was too short. I got it to work, but then found I couldn't adjust the can far enough. I took apart the wiper motor again to solder in a long enough wire so that the "can" top would be able turn, enabling me to fix where the wipers stop. Now that it is back together, it doesn't work. There is power to the motor. I am stumped. Any ideas on where to start?
Kevin
 
If there is power to the motor and you're sure - check for ground.

Check continuity and solder joint of new wire
 
Basic troubleshooting: apply power and check for voltage at each point with a test lamp or voltmeter. You'll find the problem in maybe five minutes. Take a good look at the switch. If there is voltage on any switch terminal when it is on, the switch is bad.

The switches on these cars are notoriously underrated, and carry a lot of current. As a result, the contacts get fried fairly quickly.
 
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