On 06/09/2012 07:20 AM, Big Brother wrote:
> On 6/8/2012 8:13 PM, jim beam wrote:
>> On 06/06/2012 06:01 PM, Tegger wrote:
>>> Big > wrote in
>>> :
>>>
>>>> On 6/5/2012 9:52 PM, Tegger wrote:
>>>>> Big > wrote in
>>>>> news:jqm523$gdp$1 @dont-email.me:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Problems with windshield wipers..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With the multi-function switch in the OFF position; wipers run on
>>>>>> low speed. Will not shut off at all. Have to turn ignition off to
>>>>>> stop wipers. Wipers will stop at any point on the windshield when
>>>>>> ignition is turned off. Have to have pulled the fuse to stop wipers
>>>>>> when driving.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With the multi-function switch in the INTERMITTENT position; wipers
>>>>>> run on low speed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With the multi-function switch in the HIGH position; wipers run on
>>>>>> high speed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Is this a 2-door model?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 2-door
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> There is a TSB out on this very problem.
>>>
>>> TSB 00-031 says the park-position reed-switch inside the motor is
>>> broken.
>>> The cure is replacment of the motor.
>>
>> ok, but how is this relevant to whether it's a 2-door? the tsb list of
>> affected vehicles is for u.s.-produced, both 2 and 4 door
>> configurations. and i've never seen a honda where they differentiate on
>> componentry at that level.
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Those motors are pretty pricey, new. You may be able to find a used
>>> one at
>>> a wrecking yard, or at www.car-part.com
>>>
>>> If you're feeling adventurous, you may want to try pulling the motor
>>> apart
>>> and see if you can McGyver-up some sort of DIY fix for the reed-switch.
>>
>> reed switches can be very problematic. apart from the difficulty in
>> finding one the right size, their glass envelope can be disappointingly
>> easy to break while trying to manipulate in a retrofit situation. if
>> this were a vintage vehicle with no parts available and this was the
>> only repair option, go ahead. but frankly, it's much easier to simply
>> replace the motor for a few bucks from a junkyard. [depending on
>> whether the donor is a 2 or 4 door. not.]
>>
>>
>>> I've never done this, myself, so you're on your own on that one.
>>>
>>
>>
>
> I'm torn between buying it from the discount on-line Honda dealership
> for about $150 or a remanufactured one.
>
> NAPA has a remanuf for $120..for $30 more I can get a Honda OEM
>
> Rockauto has a A-1 Cardone for $68 plus shipping and then I have to send
> back the old one.
>
> The junkyard has one for $45 but obviously that one has wear and tear on
> the reed switch.
>
> Oh well..I'll take the weekend to think about it
>
> Do you know if the Honda one is new or remanufactured ?
>

the honda unit is almost certainly new. these are generally very
reliable units so they're not commonly rebuilt for the oem like
alternators or starters. and stay away from cardone. a very long way away.

again, i don't recommend the junkyard unit simply on the basis of price,
but on experience [which i consider to be highly valuable]. assuming
it's a junkyard where you can find and pull your own, you will get the
essential practice of removing the cover as non-destructively as
possible - not something you want to do for the first time on your own
vehicle. and if the donor vehicle's vin number begins with "j", you'll
be getting a unit definitely not affected by this problem.

did you call a dealer and ask whether they'd replace it for you for free
because of the tsb?


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