wiring my wipers

I've done a search, just want to make sure I've got it right before wiring.
duel top mount motors...12v....3 connections...-,+,S
- is ground,+ is 12v hot, S to a switch..2 pole...2nd leg to ground
sound right? these can be wired one to another? what source would be best for 12v hot? I know this is simple for most of you, just wanna make sure I don't fry somthin
Thanks, Jim S.

 

Sounds right except for the switch....if I read you right. Don't go to ground with the switch.:? Or am I misunderstanding what your'e saying? Also for simplicity, wire each motor individually.

 

OK so if the "S" leg from the motors goes to one leg of the switch then the other leg of the switch is 12v hot?
Jim S.

 

Yes, run a fused hot wire to one side of the switch then from the other side of the switch to the wiper motor.

 

Thanks Glenn....12v hot source?...best from the "on" side of ign switch?...both to motors and switch?
Sorry for so many ??? just not sure of myself with auto wiring
Jim S.

 

Pretty sure with the connections you listed these are self-parking wipers?

If so they need a always-hot 12v source running to the + connection, and the switched connection running to the "S". You turn the switch off, and they use the + connection for power long enough to find the park position.

So for the "S" connection find a 12V source that turns on and off with your ignition. Run from it, to a fuse, to one side of the switch, then from the other side of the switch to the "S" connection.

For the "+" connection find an always-hot 12v source, run from it to a fuse to the + connection.

 

Ok ...got it...thanks a bunch
now when these die after a little while I'll be back for more info on real
wiper motors
Jim S

 

whoa! so your saying that mounting can't touch at all?
I cut down the unit and used a large poly insert nut to space on the inside, then a small bolt/nut on the housing to keep it in place. So I need to re-think the mounting all together
Sure wish this kit had come w/ instructions
Jim S.

 

Oh...*that* motor. No - you don't need another switch.

I wish you'dve asked about those cheap pieces of (*&*(& though...hope you get more than the 6 weeks life I got under *very* light usage.

IMHO those are one of the worst rip-off parts the Jeep aftermaket suppliers sell. They don't fit right (shaft is too long), the blades are so chinsy they hardly work and I could never get it to park consistenly in the same place.

I'dve sent them back except for the fact that I pulled it apart and cut the shaft down to get it to fit right.

 

I don't remember having that issue with them.

 

thanks Mike...think I'll try it as is first, then go from there
If I show up tomorrow w/ curly hair you'll know whyR)
Jim S.

 

Soooooooo...wired according to plan
on/off at the motor no problem...but once on no change via the switch installed, and runs with keys on or off.
to rehearse...- to ground,+ to constant 12v hot, "S" to one leg of switch other leg of switch to "on" side of ign.
So what am I messin up?....any help would be appreciated
Jim S.

 

I'm not sure, but try disconnecting the + wire from the motor. Try it with just the negative and the wire to the switch. If that doesn't work connect the + and disconnect the switch wire.

 

As previously stated the "switch" wire should be the one you don't need.

 

Ya know it struck me I never tried the switch w/ the motors in the off position...I'll try tomorrow before I leave for work
If I don't need the switch wire how would I wire it to a switch?
Thanks for the input Glenn...
Jim S.

 

The picture you posted shows the switch on the motor already so you don't need another switch. I assumed yours didn't have a switch. I've got 2 types at home, 2 wire with switch like yours, and 3 wire without switch. I'll try to remember to see how they're marked later.