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wjell
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Aug 27, 2013

Sprague Wiper Motor Testing/Repacement

My wipers do not work. They never have worked since I bought the coach. I want to make them work.

I have a 1988 Holiday Rambler Alumalite on a P30/P32/P37 chassis.

The wiper motor is a Sprague. I THINK it is an E-008-010. But it is hard to tell because the label is damaged. The assembly turns hard by hand and the wipers move. I'm not sure if that is normal.

It is 5 wire:
Green
Blue
Black
Red
Brown

The chassis side of the brown tests continuity to Ground.
The chassis side of the Black (as I recall) is constant +12V with ignition on.
I put ground to brown and tried touching the remaining leads on the motor side of the connector to +12V (straight from battery). Nada.

So...

Do I have the motor number right?
Does anyone have a schematic?
Is there a compatibility guide to select a replacement?
Any guidance from RV.net experts?
  • Even though there is only 5 wires, does the plug have 7 places for a wire, including the 5 now? So the 5 now and 2 blanks?

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