Wipers and turn signals died

[IIA]

I started my 1970 IIA this morning to go to work, flipped on the wipers to clear the morning dew...and they died standing at attention, pointing to 12 o'clock. Later I noticed that the turn signals no longer work either. It's not the fuse. Can anyone suggest where to start? I'm assuming they're related because both worked until very recently.

[siii8873]

the only common connection for the turn signals and wipers is the fuse or the feed from from the fuse. Assumes stock wiring. Test fuse to be sure.

[Partsman]

Also clean the contacts for the fuse. I've found this would help the times this same thing happened to me.

[LaneRover]

Also clean the contacts for the fuse. I've found this would help the times this same thing happened to me.

Totally agree with this. I have found that some emory or 600grit sandpaper wrapped around a pencil works well - if of course it is still the glass tubes fuses . . .

[bugeye88]

Always check for good grounds first! Sometimes its a poor ground that doesn't even appear to be part of that circuit, but is.

Rob
68 Bugeye 88

[IIA]

Always check for good grounds first! Sometimes its a poor ground that doesn't even appear to be part of that circuit, but is.

I cleaned the fuse and holder and now the turn signal works (though I think it just decided to work on its own). But the wipers are still dead as a doornail. I disconnected the wires at the motor and there's power there. How do I check the ground?

I also forgot to mention that I recently opened up the motor to regrease it. It worked great afterwards but I'm hoping I didn't do something to it. If the motor was fried would I hear or smell something?

[siii8873]

hook up a temporary ground from the black lead to a good ground or even negative terminal to the battery to test if it is a ground problem.

[bugeye88]

Find the grounds, all the ones you can see, loosen them, clean them up until there is clean metal, tighten em up. This is key in all the electrical connections on your Landy. The electrics on these trucks is old and provide enough resistance in themselves not to have grounding points adding more resistance. Do this and you'll be surprised, brighter lights, wipers that work, better cranking, on and on.
Rover On!

Rob
Bugeye88

[triumphtr7guy]

And a dab of dielectric grease wont hurt whilst you have them apart!!
From one who knows!!! the demons of Lucas are appeased with good grounding.

Bruce
TR 7 reconstruct to beging soon, 73 Landy waiting in the wings

[Partsman]

And a dab of dielectric grease wont hurt whilst you have them apart!!
From one who knows!!! the demons of Lucas are appeased with good grounding.

Bruce
TR 7 reconstruct to beging soon, 73 Landy waiting in the wings

All hail Lord Lucas, Prince of Darkness!