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sings69
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May 22, 2008, 11:25 AM

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I dont know all the details about the car because I'm inquiring for my brother. He has no winshield wipers..They wont work. He's frustrated & now wants to just sell the car. Everything he's checked seems to be o.k. He's replaced the Wiper motor, that wasn't the problem. Can we help him? Whats involved in putting in new ones? Would appreciate any advice please. sings69


Tom Greenleaf
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May 22, 2008, 12:17 PM

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What kind of vehicle? Does power get to and ground available for the motor?

T



DanD
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May 22, 2008, 3:12 PM

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Hey Tom
Does Mr. repairyourowncar have this sites permission to advertise here?

Let alone his off the wall advise about looking under the dash for a control module when we don’t even know what kind of vehicle this is.

But then again after going to his site and him saying that anyone can diagnose and repair anything on any vehicle, also tells us how little this person really knows.

His site is an interesting read thou; especially the part where he slams mechanics.


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I have seen a lot of people taken advantage of by Auto Repair Shops.


$137.00 isn’t taking advantage of; does it come with a weegee board; if not it should.

I might have to print the site’s home page and put it in my waiting room here at the garage; just to show my customers that there all kinds of rip-offs out there.

Last question Tom; how smart is this person too come to our site here, where all the regulars are mechanics; mechanics that are here for only one reason; we want to help people with their vehicles.

We try and advise and hopefully educate; allowing people too feel more comfortable the next time they have to go to a garage.

I’m not selling anything to anyone and I don’t think that the forums are the place for anyone to make their sales pitch; let alone slamming the automotive trade!


If I’m wrong in my thinking Tom, please delete this post for me.

Dan.

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(This post was edited by DanD on May 22, 2008, 3:16 PM)


Tom Greenleaf
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May 22, 2008, 5:18 PM

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Did you see a post - ooooops! Guess he's not welcomeCool

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way2old
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May 22, 2008, 5:32 PM

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Hey Tom. Delete his entire post. The site is in his user name. Get em Boston Bulldog with mean Kitty!!!!!Angelic That was your Indian name years ago.



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Double J
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May 22, 2008, 7:43 PM

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Nicely stated Dan.

Get 'em Tom


Hope I dont have an "Indian" name...

I can just imagine what name W20 would give me .

Jim


Tom Greenleaf
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May 23, 2008, 12:42 AM

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Boston bulldogs! No, we have Kitty!

Jim - Boston was once an Indian name - no joke - it was called Shawmut for the Indians!

I did check out the site and you pay first to get any possible help which is not in line with this forum,

Tom



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May 23, 2008, 3:59 PM

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Now Jim. You know I have nothing but the highest respect for you. Guess yours could be Chicago Style Pizza um good.



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May 24, 2008, 11:29 AM

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So....are you actually gunna answer this guy's question about his wiper problem, or are you just going to sit there and cry about someone else's post...

P.S. You deleted the ONLY post that tried to offer an actual, honest response...

P.P.S. This guy may have "bashed" mechanics a bit, but you are sure driving the nail home

Here are my "websites"

www.2carpros.com/
www.familycar.com/carrepair/
www.43things.com/things/view/30560/learn-to-fix-cars
www.econofix.com
www.canadasucks.com


sings69
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May 24, 2008, 11:39 AM

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Thanks Mr. guest. I was wondering that myself? By thinking..Whats going on? A 91 Taurus..The vehicle is a 91 Ford Taurus. And no, I'm not who you think I am. I'm a newbie. According to my brother theres a 5 wire plug that connects to the new wiper motor, so he's not sure about being grounded.


DanD
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May 24, 2008, 3:51 PM

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Sings 69
We didn’t delete the only helpful response to your question; the response was a self-seeking one; promoting, “you can do anything kit.”
A do it yourself kit, something like a do your own tax kit; where you have to be an accountant to understand it.
I dislike people that say; read/watch my book or videos and you can fix all and any problem you would ever have, why pay a professional, just PAY me!
These snake-oil sales people must have a sleeping disorder; how else could they come up with this crap?

With as little you or we had to go on, no one could have given a reply that was worth the time to type a reply, to your question. Sorry
Not your fault because you told us that you didn’t know all the details.
Details that we really need because we’re not there too see this vehicle.
If vehicles were all that easy to repair or all vehicle systems were the same; Mechanics, their garages or even this web site would not be here or needed.

Dan.

Canadian "EH"






way2old
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May 24, 2008, 5:55 PM

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Sings69, On the Taurus, (now that we actually know what it is) click here for some information on the wiper system. Click on the links on the right side for all the parts in the system.Please don't judge us by others. The guest poster seems to have a lot of websites, but I did not see any information offered from them. Each manufacturer has different ways of doing things and that is why we ask for specifics on the vehicle. The first post or two in the forum is for you to read and help us help you. There is a real possibility the wiper/turn signal switch is the problem.



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