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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1982CAPRI L6-200 3.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONTROUBLESHOOTING
1982 Mercury Capri L6-200 3.3L
Troubleshooting
1982 Mercury Capri L6-200 3.3LSECTION Troubleshooting
INOPERATIVE OR SLOW WIPER
1. Binding linkage.
2. Defective switch.
3. Defective wiper motor.
4. Defective wiring or circuit breaker.
5. Inoperative governor (intermittent wiper).
WIPERS WILL NOT STOP OR WILL NOT STOP IN PARK POSITION
1. Open or broken wire.
2. Defective wiper motor.
3. Defective park switch.
4. Defective wiper switch.
NOISY WIPER SYSTEM
1. Loose or misaligned wiper motor mounting.
2. Improper wiper arms or blades.
3. Loose or worn linkage.
1. Binding linkage.
2. Defective switch.
3. Defective wiper motor.
4. Defective wiring or circuit breaker.
5. Inoperative governor (intermittent wiper).
WIPERS WILL NOT STOP OR WILL NOT STOP IN PARK POSITION
1. Open or broken wire.
2. Defective wiper motor.
3. Defective park switch.
4. Defective wiper switch.
NOISY WIPER SYSTEM
1. Loose or misaligned wiper motor mounting.
2. Improper wiper arms or blades.
3. Loose or worn linkage.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.