1989 Ford f250 wiper motor, 1 and 2 plugs

1989 FORD F-250
100,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DON HARVEY
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I would like to install a 2 plug wiper motor and my wiring harness is for a 1 plug motor, how do I CONVERT.(I am presently rebuilding our plow truck and am using a combination of ford body parts. wipers i will be using are wired with one plug, the wiper motor that came on the replacement cab is a 2 plug, both cabs were the same year and model. how can i connect to have hi, lo, and intermit, speeds.
Dec 13, 2010 at 7:47 PM
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FIXITMR
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same number of wires on each unit? can you color code match?
Dec 13, 2010 at 9:04 PM
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FIXITMR
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any chance of providing pictures?
Dec 13, 2010 at 9:08 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I feel that this will not be interchangeable, you may have to fit the motor that matches the existing loom, is this an option ?

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 13, 2010 at 9:47 PM
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DON HARVEY
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The number of wires are different. I will get some photos and try to send. this will take a few hours.
Dec 14, 2010 at 8:26 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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The motors are wired differently and likely have different features. You will have to remain with the correct motor.
Dec 16, 2010 at 4:17 PM
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