problem with windshild wiper switch

[LarryMartin830]

Well i don't know if i asked this already but i think there was a recall on this but here it gose. When i put of the windshild wipers they go on after a few mins go by the fuse blows. any ideas on fixing this?

[GP1138]

You need the updated washer switch.

 

CAMPAIGN: PIVOT AND PULSE/DIM WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH #97003 - (Mar 1, 1997)

NOTE: GM OF CANADA CAMPAIGN 97003 IS LOCATED BELOW THE U.S. VERSION

 

PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN

 

SUBJECT: 97003 - PIVOT AND (PULSE/DIMMER) WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH --------------------------------------------------------

 

MODELS: 1994 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX; 1994-95 BUICK REGAL, OLDSMOBILE --------------------------------------------------------- CUTLASS SUPREME AND 1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA/MONTE CARLO -----------------------------------------------------

 

The Highway Safety Act, as amended, provides that each vehicle which is subject to a recall campaign of this type must be adequately repaired within a reasonable time after the customer has tendered it for repair. A failure to repair within sixty (60) days after tender of a vehicle is prima facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time.

 

If the condition is not adequately repaired within a reasonable time, the customer may be entitled to an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle at no charge or to a refund of the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation.

 

To avoid having to provide these burdensome remedies, every effort must be made to promptly schedule an appointment with each customer and to repair their vehicle as soon as possible. As you will see in reading the attached copy of the divisional letter that is being sent to customers, the customers are being instructed to contact the appropriate Customer Assistance Center if their dealer does not remedy the condition within five (5) days of the mutually agreed upon service date. If the condition is not remedied within a reasonable time, they are instructed on how to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DEFECT INVOLVED

 

General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1994-95 Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and 1995 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo model vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire. This may cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers.

 

If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

 

To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, dealers will replace the original windshield washer/wiper switch with a redesigned switch.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

 

Involved are certain 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1994-95 Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and 1995 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo model vehicles built within the following VIN breakpoints:

 

PLANT YEAR DIVISION MODEL PLANT CODE FROM THROUGH ---- ---------- ------------ --------- ----- -------- -------- 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix Fairfax "F" RF200001 RF348406 1994 Buick Regal Oshawa #2 "1" R1000005 R1492403 1994 Buick Regal Oshawa #2 "1" S1000008 S1401356 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Doraville "D" RD300001 RD422256 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Doraville "D" SD300001 SD308182 1995 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Oshawa #1 "9" S9100001 S9148006 Carlo 1995 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Oshawa #2 "1" S1100001 S1109479 Carlo

NOTICE: VEHICLES WHICH WARRANTY RECORDS INDICATE WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY WITH NEW DESIGN WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER SWITCH P/N 26049554, ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.

 

NOTICE: Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through VISS (Vehicle Information Service System) prior to beginning campaign repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved]

 

Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number. Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data have been prepared, and are being furnished to involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. The customer name and address data furnished will enable dealers to follow-up with customers involved in this campaign. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.

 

These dealer listings may contain customer names and addresses obtained from State Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this campaign.

PARTS INFORMATION

 

An initial supply of SWITCHES (P/N 26049554), equivalent to 30% of your involved vehicles, will be pre-shipped to involved dealers of record. This pre-shipment will occur the week of March 3, 1997. Pre-shipped parts will be charged to dealer's open parts account.

 

Additional parts are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" prior to ordering requirements. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. An emergency requirement should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.

 

Part Quantity/ Number Description Vehicle -------- -------------------------------- --------- 26049554 Switch - Windshield Washer/Wiper

 

There's your part number.

[White93z34]

good info john, but i believe the car in question is a 1993 model year, and that TSB dosen't affect it.