1985 Honda Accord Wiper Fuse Blowing

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PASTORJEFF
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1985 Honda Accord...just started blowing the windsheild wiper 15a fuse. Is there a way to bypass and run straight off the battery?
Feb 21, 2006 at 12:30 AM
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FISHERMAN
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If its burning the fuses its because something its wrong with your windshield wiper motor...
first, disconnect the motor and insert a new fuse..

if the fuse blow then you have a problem with the wiring ...

if not then your motor its faulty and you have to replace it..
Feb 21, 2006 at 1:12 AM

Suggested Repair

Disconnect the windshield wiper motor and install a new fuse. If the fuse still blows, the wiring is at fault. If it holds, the wiper motor is faulty and should be replaced.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1985 Honda Accord says the 15-amp windshield wiper fuse has started blowing and asks whether the circuit can be bypassed and powered directly from the battery. The expert says a blown fuse indicates a fault and recommends disconnecting the wiper motor, then installing a new fuse. If the fuse blows with the motor disconnected, the wiring is the problem; if it does not, the motor is faulty and needs replacement.

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