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Wiper Door Opens When I Shut Engine Down!

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Old 07-08-2003, 12:01 PM
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Default Wiper Door Opens When I Shut Engine Down!

On my '71, my wipers and wiper door have been working great... until recently that is. When I shut my engine down, as the vacuum drains the wiper door opens (and stays open). This takes about 3-4 seconds after I shut the engine down. :skep:

Also, at WOT the wiper door opens, then closes as I back off the gas. Any ideas on the cause?

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Hank
Old 07-08-2003, 01:36 PM
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Default Re: Wiper Door Opens When I Shut Engine Down! (rollavette71)

Might be the check valve. See the articles here on wiper door
http://www.corvettefaq.com/listing.asp?group=6

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Old 07-08-2003, 02:31 PM
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Default Re: Wiper Door Opens When I Shut Engine Down! (72GACRZR)

Ahhh......the classic dirty wiper door solenoid. You need to take it apart and clean it. This will fix your problem.
Go here for the details: http://www.71corvette.com/wiper.html

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