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    Wiper operation questions

    Hi all -
    Working on my 1984 633CSi. The wipers work fine until I turn them off. They stop immediately (anywhere), then slowly creep to the "Park" position. Anybody seen this? I can think of a few causes: the on/off lever, the wiper control unit, or is there a Park position sensor in the wiper motor? Any ideas welcomed! I'm trying to avoid paying $300 or so for a new control unit.....

    Also, a question: I see that my car has 2 windshield washer tanks and pumps, spray thru the same nozzles,operated by 2 different switches! WTF? Why would this be needed? Different glass cleaners??

    TIA
    OreGeo

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    To the second question, the black reservoir in the cowl is for a solvent that
    was available from BMW in the old days for intense cleaning like for bugs and stuff.

    For the first question I don't even have a suggestion.

    Bob V
    Last edited by 1986series6; 01-22-2024 at 06:25 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1986series6 View Post
    To the second question, the black reservoir in the cowl is for a solvent that
    was available from BMW in the old days for intense cleaning like for bugs and stuff.

    For the first question I don't even have a suggestion.

    Bob V
    Aha! That answers that question! Thanks Bob V!
    Now, to solve the "Wipers not Parking" question - any ideas y'all?

    TIA
    OreGeo

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