Ford Super Duty Wipers Gone Wonky and Other Repairs
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- This 2000 F-350 has wipers that won't turn on. Then they won't turn off. There's also some "while you're at it" work.
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That by far is the cleanest interior I have ever seen you work on and hand sanitizer to boot, dang!
Cab corners are shot tho...dang
Supervisor's truck
hahah yup and reading glasses neatly set on the right side
When you were playing with the wipers in the beginning of the video I have a picture of my cat watching the wipers go back and forth.
“Hi Mom!” - state DOT construction trucks always make me think of that sign back in the day.
Obviously the older our vehicles get, the more problems with connections will crop up. And now since everything is operated via a computer or two, we have way more connections then ever. So your job is certainly secure... Thumbs Up!
Yeah these low current connections are so finicky.
@@WatchWesWork - if the enginerds that designed these computers had any wits, they would have used better connectors. They knew resistance was a big deal. Quality is job... uh.. 6??
Wes, check the marker lights on the roof for leaks, common problem I've been told. A friend of mine has an F350 almost identical to mine and he was having weird electrical issues when it rained. Turns out two of the roof lights were leaking. He fixed the leaks and no problem since, even with the heaviest down pours we have here. May not be the issue, but worth checking.
Story of my life. "I can fix almost anything, IF, I can find the source of the problem." That's why I enjoy watching you diagnose these "sticky little issues."
Simple fix. take wiper arms off, lay on dash, when you see rain drops on glass, roll down window, grasp large end of wiper firmly in your hand, put arm out open window, place wiper blade rubber side down on glass surface, rotate wrist up and down thus wiping water off window. Adjust speed of wrist rotation as needed. THIS WORKED FOR ME WHEN MY WIPER ARM BROKE OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE, By the way, GOOD JOB WES.
Don’t you hate those problems that fix themselves and don’t point to something you can see. Glad you had a solution! Enough to drive a man to drink. 🍺. Here’s to ya! Wes please get Max a mechanical mouse for rainy days! 👍👍
In this episode, Wes laughs like a maniac at windshield wipers.
Dielectric grease, my favorite libation! You break me up with your humor Wes.
Techtran dielectric spray works wonders in plugs. Awesome product!
Gem issues Extremely common on super dutys which sit. Doom light is probably from stuck door lock switch.
I thought we were going to have an eighteen minute vid of you laughing at dodgey wipers.
*fordey
Only Wes could find a wiper issue funny. I typically only laugh at wipers when I see people driving around with them on high in a drizzle.
Yeah I thought he was just going to give it back to the customer with a note saying "This is awesome, don't fix"
@@blake8297 I tipically laugh a them when I see people turning them on while entering a roundabout
I absolutely love hearing his laugh! It's so awesome and masochistic
You are a heck of a troubleshooter Wes, always glad to watch your videos, thank you for taking the time to make them.
HR (High Resistance fault) always the toughest to find. Well done.
I gotta say, you've got the best dog I've ever seen! What a great personality!
I had the same thing on my cruise control module on the brake pedal of my F250...cleaned it, put it back on and it worked like a champ. Crazy how that works.
So frustrating!
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@@mikelonneke1844 that is what my GMC is doing anymore
My e46 bmw wouldn’t start and I thought my starter had gone. I was at school and had no tools so I just started checking everything visually. I removed the fuse for the starter to check if it was bad and it was fine. Put it back and the car started. It kept working for years after that and kept working when I sold it. Strange how these things happen.
@@FishFind3000 Maybe the clutch switch? I've had mine act up a few times.
Sweatshirts to t-shirts.........that's a Tuesday in IL any time of the year! lol
I know. We had frost here last night...
Vehcor, You just described TN's weather. One minute the weather is nice, another not so pleasant.
Wisconsin too
@@WatchWesWork I live in Mauston WI about 70? Miles north of Madison and 25 minutes away from the Wisconsin Dells, there's been frost advisories off and on for over a week
Wiring problems make me *cringe!* 😣 Hats off to you for putting in the time and tracking it down. Tool box looks great! 🙂👍 Nice bracket fabrication Wes. Take care 🔧
I prefer the old way of doing things before computer modules. The best fuel level guage I ever had in a vehicle had a bicycle cable between level float and the guage. No wires except for the bulb that lit it when you turned on the lights at night. The wipers on it had a two speed switch and you parked them wherever you wanted with the switch. That made it easy to replace the wiper blades. I believe in the KISS principal of design. KISS= Keep It Simple Stupid.
Wes, Whenever I work on low voltage connectors, I apply DeOxit that cleans, lubricates and protects contacts. DeOxit comes in a pen and spray and I apply it to SIMs, computer boards and battery and critical connections. In this video you didn't use your favorite dielectric grease which is wise. Silicone can increase the resistance on low voltage, low current circuits.
Give your dog a hug for me. Enjoy your videos immensely!!
I like learning from your videos man. I do most of my own mechanic work on my vehicles and on the farm equipment. Your knowledge is valued
Anybody else remember when it was just a wire and a switch? Check the fuse and it was fixed.
TY WWW it never ceases to amaze me just how many ways an automobile can malfunction
Them wipers Went Rogue lmfao 🤣 @Watch Wes Work
Great diagnosis and repair, nice change in discipline ref welding and fabrication.
Perhaps your dog has a sensitive head, ref rain drops!!!!!!.
Thanks for sharing.
Good we had closure....thanks!
I keep hand sanitizer in my cup holder. I admire your diagnostic capabilities. Truck must be mouse free.
Excellent diagnostics. No one can accuse you of being a back yard mechanic. I love your vids. Keep up the good work and keep the wifey happy.
You always deliver knowledge and entertainment.
That's hard to mix properly.
It manages to keep my AADD at bay most of the times.
Thanks, Wes. 👌😊👍
Look at that, you fixed the issue and didn’t take a chainsaw to the interior and call it a “bad design” like some other UA-camrs out there do. A+ for proper work done.
My 2000 Expedition had a similar problem, but showed up as a crank / no start. Leak from windshield was fixed but still getting water (not alot) under the floormat during very heavy rain. I used a bore scope on the drivers side cowl drain after removing cowl cover. Full of leaves and some weird foam like insulation stuff. Had to get under car and use long needle nose pliers and one of those little remote grabbing tools with a claw at the end. I also pulled the GEM module plug and cleaned it. AND just for fun my ignition cylinder failed and would no longer recognize that the key was in a month later. Sigh..... Works great now and in 9 years I qualify for an antique tag in FL. Something to look forward to. :)
As someone dealing with cab leaks currently on a 99 f-250, check the roof marker lights. They are known to leak. I was able to find replacement gaskets for mine, they claim they fit a 02-17 but they fit mine perfectly. Looks the same as the ones on this truck from what I can see in the video. ---Part is a "Dorman 923-500"---. I had all sorts of dash issues, overhead console issues, etc... til' I found 1 of them was leaking when it rained.
DC does weird stuff when you have a bad ground, moisture, or just funky connectors. Love your videos Wes, keep em coming
I always enjoy hearing your chuckle after you have observed something crazy. Thanks for keeping your videos family friendly.
Hey you fixed the problem, the mad ghost is gone lol.
But if it was the switch at fault, you could have glued an old volume pot to the dash and he could play a game of lucky chance wipers :-D
Excellent toolbox fit, shame the pillock made it difficult for you :-(
Happy Saturday! The first thing I did was look for a Wes video, and you did not disappoint. Thank you!
Ah, glad we got the follow up tacked on the end. That's the kind of thing that maybe "drive me crazy" isn't the right phrase, but really wouldn't have sat right knowing there was an interior connector that got moved and the fault "miraculously vanished"... Water ingress at least gives the connector a reason to have been iffy & like you say, the low currents and precise (if incorrect on diagram) resistances involved mean any slight tarnish on a pin can be a real ballache.
Actually, as soon as you mentioned the wipers acting up it gave me flashbacks to a Peugeot 206 I dealt with last year that had lots of random yet connected intermittents which all ultimately came back to the BSI (their version of a GEM) and it's wiring... At least yours co-operated and didn't steal days of your head scratching lol
I LOVE how you discovered the reference diagram was wrong! THAT impresses me, that you regularly spot errors in the factory documentation! too funny
Gotta love it dog loves water on his own terms but Rain is Not on his terms and he gets all upset @Watch Wes Work
The 99 to 04 super duty use a ground tab under the steering column under the column cover right next to the ignition cylinder. It's held on by a little plastic tab and it eventually cracks. When that happens it makes the door chime go crazy and it causes other electrical issues
Great day in the morning!!A WWW video!!! Hey Wes! Thank you for making these videos! They've been a much needed addition to my retirement enjoyment!
I am always tempted to spray something on those connectors, like a dielectric spray (inox) or something to ward off salt mist etc.
And my vote will always be ground fault, with my start point on battery ground.
Good work though finding that connector, you are one hellova troubleshooter!
Thanks for the video - I like the real life content - intermittent faults - sometimes that’s just the way things go...no smoking gun. Good use of the wiring diagram for troubleshooting and that magic gadget thingy. Very watchable. Keep doing what you do.
Love your work Wes, all the way from Australia
i have been a ford tech for years ..... water runs in the fuse box from the A piller where the roof of the truck meets the A piller . it is right where the windshield and door seal meet it runs down the A piller trim right on top of the fuse box connections .. most of the time i had to replace the fuse box . i drilled holes in the bottom of the fuse box to let the water out and reseal where the roof and a piller meet.
Wes shop is a magic place; broken stuff come in and suddenly they work!
Nothings like a Sunday morning with Wes. Back in the EU.
Highly interesting to me. I have the exact issue but with the door locks. Electrical is my nemesis but getting better watching your vids. Thanking you!
It's a Ford thing, ya just gotta love em.
Wes, those are the worst kind of problems with intermittent results with connector issues. Your not only a great mechanic with the best electrical skills but a Doctor of Diagnostics.
Well I guess that's kind of sort of your there's your problem lady moment at the end. Good video as always Wes.
You did fine Wes, The box and rope rail looked good to me and his wipers still working I think your customer should be happy after all it's an old truck. cheers Jim in NZ.
Had the same problem on a 94 Town Car, it was a due to dust buildup in the dielectric grease, cleaned it and worked great. I immediately sold the car lol.
At least you didn't have to buy any parts, I know you've been having issues getting them
The gem module is very common to go bad. It's why my dad's dome light and cargo light dont work. Some people wiggled their fuses and brought back their functions
Thanks Wes for another great video. At least it wasn't too bad . Head scratcher ,but still interesting problem. Have a great weekend.
You had me at "libation". Damn geek mechanics. :)
I live in Thailand and having a nice car is a status symbol that said everyone drives like they are on fire and blind so I bought a 97 Mitsubishi that is already kinda ruff for cheap. Had some wiring issues opened the dash up and found, masking tape, bubblegum, 12 splices in one wire wrapped in the aforementioned substances and no wiring diagrams to be had. Apparently when a device quit working the previous owners just cut the offending harness out of the picture used cat gut, lamp cord or anything that mildly resembled a current carrier and masking taped it in place. As circuits fail I go to the fuse panel tap into the correct fuse and rewire it. Now if I only had a wiring diagram, but then where would the fun be in that?
Great ride along video Wes thanks for the time and effort, you know the drill bro!
Hello watch Wes work, man I'm telling you for a 2000 that truck sure is clean. But I can tell you the shot of the plug you pulled out and under that - was awfully Rusty and quite a few bits of dirt in there in almost look like maybe it had been in the pond before. My 96 Silverado has a timing issue with the wipers, when it is on low intermittent it will pick up an extra wipe every time until you get about three or four swipes and then it stops and goes back to one then two then three then four and it does it all over again. They said that the motherboard in the wiper motor is no good. Or at least that's what Advanced Auto told me and I told them that they sold me the motor. Jaw drop. Anyhow Wes another great video man, many blessings to you and your family.
It is really amazing that there aren’t more pin connection issues with all the connections in the wiring harness, relay and fuse boxes. Maybe not an epic find but you fixed it and your suspension about a leak proved correct. Good one Wes!😊
I noticed the rust on the dash rail and was wondering about moisture/corrosion as well.
Cabin dome light always on? Remove the bulb until needed. Wipers won’t turn off? Remove the wiper arms until needed. Call it done.
"Cheese eating friend 🧀 🐁" 🤣😂
If Max says so. 🐶🐹
Marvel at your critical thinking skills and your ability to make a plan to attack. Your schematic skill knowledge are unbelievable.
Love how half this video is Wes playing with the wipers. Haha
Max is sad because the rain washes away his superhero power!
Marker lights always leak on these trucks. After trying a bunch of other sealants and replacing the lights. I ended up using seam sealant around the base of the lights. That finally stopped them from leaking on my 2012 F250 King Ranch.
Turn signals and brights quit on my 98 sable I had but the hazards would work. Replaced the multi function switch and solved the issue.
Hey you found the wonky plug and made it look easy.
Great looking 1 Ton Dump...For a 2000 Ford pickup, that thing is in excellent shape! Inside and out!! Especially for a Midwest truck! My Dad has a 2000 power stroke that he has taken excellent care of and it still is eaten up with Cancer!!??
I have a similar situation with my gem module. The door light problem is from the switches in the door latches. Wd 40 in the latch usually fixes the stuck on light. I didn’t believe it would work but I had nothing to lose but an ounce of Wd 40. I did drivers side first, with no luck. Did the passenger side next and poof all fixed. I keep them lubed in the fall and spring now. Hopefully this video will help me track down my wipers that quit. As Yosemite Sam would say: I hates corrosion
Many a sign off in aircraft maintenance: "Sprayed out and re seated connector, OPS check good."
I think you found the perfect pointer for explaining things ...(aka hook)...:). The fabrication, although we didn't see much, looks very good also...
I am so glad you are working on this truck and not me. I was thinking a big engine fire might fix things.
That rig is super clean for 20+
These trucks were known for the windshields leaking and dripping water onto the GEM module, which would cause all kinds of weird issues.
Wess, I noticed that you blew out the connector with compressed air, a must do step. Learned that lesson the hard way on a jeep PCM 62 pin connector. The cleaner dissolved the plastic retainer clip that held the female pins in the outer hard plastic. On the surface the retainer looked fine until I pulled it out when I was troubleshooting multiple errors. Had to replace the PCM wire harness, now the jeep runs like a new one.
Watch Wes track down the problem and then obliterate it. There is an issue with these trucks and the windshield coming apart at the seam around the edge. I'm glad you were able to fix it without that being the issue.
Edit: just saw end of video. There you go
Another nice job figuring stuff out, well done, I love watching you work.
My first car was a Tempo, and the original key cylinder was worn enough I could pull out the key WITH the ignition on AND THE CAR STILL RAN. After getting a Haynes book (for the disassembly sequence) and a trip to the locksmith for a new cylinder, I never had any further issue with the ignition...
Twas in Ferd Dealership 2001-2005. Replaced at least a wheel borrow load of those GEMs (Generic Electronic Module) due to windshield leaks. VERY common issue. Ford came up with a clear plastic tray that went over it to shed water. Every tech had a combo switch, which was also high failure rate, in their box. Plug in new switch, no change? Replace GEM and send vehicle to body shop to reseal windshield.
Holy Moly you got the tire machine and balancer off the skid great job!!!!
Dude I love how entertained you are in the beginning 🤣
Those ignition lock cylinders do wear out. Only took 5 minutes to swap mine out.
Excellent video Wes :) thought window leak on seal on window or speed control on steering need replacement to and mouse chew wireing to! Also dome light why staying on door pin not pushing to off position all way to may need pentriotion fluid on left and right ones to because rust up on contacts and ignition switch switch yes those can be fun to replacement and solve issues too! Yes electrical problem be fun Wes :) and have my share to fix to also Lol ! Also to all ladies on channel Happy Mother's Day on May 10 2021 and enjoy! I had on fun one happen my dad 1979 GMC High Sierra 25 3/4 ton pickup Wes :) what happened he hit Emergency brake some how burn out light on dash all electric from sensor to Key ignition switch and had replaced after caught fire in truck years ago ! Thank goodness was Winter Season so snow plus a Fire Extishure hand on right behind seat put fire out ! But lot mess clean up afterwards and fix too! Also had Costumer come to me as If fix there Windshield Wipers quit working and was on 2000 Chevrolet Impala 4 door family car and check all over no electric problems or fuse plus breaker blown or wire burnt and going lol was was also had do ! What problem was hard plastic tube from the intake for Vaccum Asstiance to around right side of number 3&4 fuse and breakers panel tube was broken apart like someone side cutters pliers ! So got a Pentriotion fluid can Straw and cut to size need together plus some heat shrink tube same size Crazy Glue together and pull heat shink over mold together also the tube were broken apart to strengthen it ! Let dry for 10 mins too and tried with key ignition in Accessories mode then On Position both with engine off work fine then tried with Ignition switch on with engine running to and all working fine since in Off , Delay selections and Low to High speed no problems ! Did even charge Costumer money just coffee and lunch meal of $10.00 worth even trade I think fair for 1 hour total fix for them and called them recently and said still going strong!
If you had to make a list of common problems on Fords over the years, ie: places Ford cuts corners... windshield wiper controls, cooling system, switches, electrical connectors, distributors (if they are that old), and of course, if you have cooling system problems you'll eventually lose the motor. On the other hand, the body and the transmission will usually outlast any Chrysler or Chevy. The old Fords used to be great for the little latch that held the turn signal on until you turned breaking. Then it would blow your headlights.
Thanks teacher Wes.
That was defiantly a strange issue. However, it's a 20 year old truck! It's going to have lots of problems in the future. Years ago that wouldn't have been a big deal. Today, with computers watching every minute detail of your cars operation, even a small problem gets complicated.
i had a 97 f150 that used to roll down the driver's window by itself when it rained. it also had 300k miles on it and was more rust than metal. anyways, i fought with GEM issues on that truck from water intrusion also
Used to call it "environmental battery" when I worked in Telecoms. Bit of moisture in a cable joint would cause a capacitance build up which would block signal.
from the Netherlands thanks for the video Wes
Wes has the evil laugh of the mad scientist!
There's a ton of devices including household stuff that has to be unplugged to get working again. Micro processors have a temporary spaz and have to reboot. I've come across same thing too many times to be coincidence. Sometimes you have to not let the smoking gun worry you, just have a smoke yourself.lol.
Good video as usual.
I like the racing stripes on the hood😂😂
Closure, SWEET!
Love Wes's laugh. You know its going to be a fun problem when you hear that laugh. 🙂
I had a 2000 excursion that had a leaky windshield. It destroyed the GEM and/or fuse panel. The interior lights, power windows, cruise control, and lots of other stuff didn't work at all.
First thing to come to mind was the unplugging and replugging had reset the wiper module but yep the water getting in explains things. Made for a great video anyway bro. Safe travels up your way
Had the dome light problem with an F150. There are switches in the doors that control dome/load light. When they're bad the lights stay on. Not expensive switches but a bear to get at on that truck.
thanks for the closure, I was worried that plastic pin connectors go bad within the life of the w.e its in
Thanks for sharing and the update.