66 Monaco turn signals and wiper washer motor

[66MonacoWagon]

Hey folks,

I'm new here, and new to my Monaco, which just arrived today. There are 2 electrical issues I see right off -
1. Wiper washer doesn't work.
2. Front turn signals are dead.

I'm guessing the wiper motor is shot. The signals have me a little stumped. The column switch seems to be working, as it engages the rear lights (but obviously doesn't flash). I checked the bulbs and they look good. In general there is no corrosion.

Is there one fuse that controls both of these? Is there a wire connection in the front I should check first?

Thanks much,
Joe

 

[D Cluley]

First thing, if you don't have the factory service manual with the wiring diagram you can download one from here.
MyMopar - Mopar Forums & Information - Service Manuals

The switch actually has different sets of contacts for the front & rear blinkers because the rears are also the brake lights, so the switch could still be the problem.

 

[66MonacoWagon]

Thanks Dan.

 

[Big_John]

Check the grounds for the lights also.

You say the bulbs "looked good". Did you check them electrically or just visually?

 

[66MonacoWagon]

Only visually. I don't have a tester.

 

[Big_John]

Only visually. I don't have a tester.

While you might be able to see the filament, that doesn't mean the bulb is good.

You can check it with a piece of wire from the negative post of your car battery to the outside of the bulb. Touch the center conductor of the bulb to the positive side and see if it lights.

But seriously... Buy a cheap digital multi meter. Less than $10 spent will give you a lot of ways to check problems.

 

[66MonacoWagon]

On the list of needed tools! I'll add it to the steering wheel puller to check the switch...

 

[Big_John]

On the list of needed tools! I'll add it to the steering wheel puller to check the switch...

You can check the turn signal switch without pulling the steering wheel.

 

[66MonacoWagon]

Even better. Is there a recommended parts book, dodge manual, etc. that I should look into getting for my library?