88 festy with white int. wipers. Help

[devon527]

Okay so I got my new wiper switch from ericsmith32. However, I ahve been reading before I tear into my car. From what I have read, Iguess I have to make a jumper for this white switch to work? I did use the search feature everyone, but I am not 100% clear as to what to do to get it off and then install. Someone please help!

[lanemeyer14]

If it's the right switch it should plug right in. Unless there's something I'm missing

[devon527]

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33496

its this one right here

[lanemeyer14]

Yeah man, those swap right in! Unless there's a difference in the earlier model festy, but I haven't heard of anything
Edit: Here's a link to Tom's how-to...

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31301&highlight=variable+wiper

[lanemeyer14]

This is the unit he bought, I'm not sure this is a PnP type thing!

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=33496

Oh, mx6.....I looked at it quickly and thought it was a 626. That's what I get for trying to help!

[devon527]

So it won't work? I just tried to put it in, only works on one setting...

[lanemeyer14]

So it won't work? I just tried to put it in, only works on one setting...

You can probably make it work....just gotta fiddle with it

[htchbck]

I've used an MX6 one before. I never had to use any jumper wires on it. I had it in a '93, then a '91, then an '88, and now its in another '93. No problems on the installs on any car, it worked on all of them.

[devon527]

Okay so when its not all bolted in, I can get all the settings to work (at least I think so). But I try to put it in place and screw it in, it gets really tight and the washer fluid sprays the whole time no matter what. Is there something I'm missing? Do I need to switch over anything from the stock switch?

And also, the switch seems very close to the steering wheel, why?

[ericsmith32]

It sounds like you don't have the stalk seated in correctly. The white end will go into the grooves and the small clip will have to snap in place. The end of the stalk will have to be in the relay. If you were closer I'd help you install it.

[devon527]

Hey just wanted to let you guys know I did get it. The little white needle wasn't staying in the groove so it wouldnt move. Fits perfect and works perfect. Thanks for the help, and thanks again Eric

[ericsmith32]

Excellent! I did test it before I shipped it out.. but you never know with the mail nowdays!

[Safety Guy]

If it's still close to the steering wheel, you should get a later model wheel or bend the turn signal arm(s) to your liking. Early (1988-'89) and later (1990-'93) Festivas used differently dished steering wheels. Later ones were deeper dished to work better with the auto seatbelts or something like that.

My RX-7 and 1988 Mercury Tracer steering wheels need early style turn signal stalks so I'm not constantly fingering the signals as I turn the wheel.

Karl

[devon527]

If it's still close to the steering wheel, you should get a later model wheel or bend the turn signal arm(s) to your liking. Early (1988-'89) and later (1990-'93) Festivas used differently dished steering wheels. Later ones were deeper dished to work better with the auto seatbelts or something like that.

My RX-7 and 1988 Mercury Tracer steering wheels need early style turn signal stalks so I'm not constantly fingering the signals as I turn the wheel.

Karl

It's not close anymore, I got it in right so it sits about the same as stock. I wasn't getting it in the slot in the steering column like it was supposed to. But thanks for the info!