Ford Super Duty Wipers Gone Wonky and Other Repairs

This 2000 F-350 has wipers that won't turn on. Then they won't turn off. There's also some "while you're at it" work.
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[@gregpavone8485]

That by far is the cleanest interior I have ever seen you work on and hand sanitizer to boot, dang!

[@oldtree218]

Cab corners are shot tho...dang

[@bigunone]

Supervisor's truck

[@parteibonza]

hahah yup and reading glasses neatly set on the right side

[@mlocklin]

When you were playing with the wipers in the beginning of the video I have a picture of my cat watching the wipers go back and forth.

[@SteveKirks]

“Hi Mom!” - state DOT construction trucks always make me think of that sign back in the day.

[@dcrahn]

Wes, check the marker lights on the roof for leaks, common problem I've been told. A friend of mine has an F350 almost identical to mine and he was having weird electrical issues when it rained. Turns out two of the roof lights were leaking. He fixed the leaks and no problem since, even with the heaviest down pours we have here. May not be the issue, but worth checking.

[@kevinoscarson2941]

Gem issues Extremely common on super dutys which sit. Doom light is probably from stuck door lock switch.

[@garymucher9590]

Obviously the older our vehicles get, the more problems with connections will crop up. And now since everything is operated via a computer or two, we have way more connections then ever. So your job is certainly secure... Thumbs Up!

[@WatchWesWork]

Yeah these low current connections are so finicky.

[@mdouglaswray]

@@WatchWesWork - if the enginerds that designed these computers had any wits, they would have used better connectors. They knew resistance was a big deal. Quality is job... uh.. 6??

[@RuneLar]

In this episode, Wes laughs like a maniac at windshield wipers.

[@plumbum48]

Dielectric grease, my favorite libation! You break me up with your humor Wes.

[@simboller5851]

Techtran dielectric spray works wonders in plugs. Awesome product!

[@davidjeffery2823]

I thought we were going to have an eighteen minute vid of you laughing at dodgey wipers.

[@madisonjam85]

*fordey

[@blake8297]

Only Wes could find a wiper issue funny. I typically only laugh at wipers when I see people driving around with them on high in a drizzle.

[@krtwood]

Yeah I thought he was just going to give it back to the customer with a note saying "This is awesome, don't fix"

[@Qwerty22091997]

@@blake8297 I tipically laugh a them when I see people turning them on while entering a roundabout

[@JS-wc4xs]

I absolutely love hearing his laugh! It's so awesome and masochistic

[@dansevern3291]

Story of my life. "I can fix almost anything, IF, I can find the source of the problem." That's why I enjoy watching you diagnose these "sticky little issues."

[@saintsi6997]

HR (High Resistance fault) always the toughest to find. Well done.

[@Larry-325]

Don’t you hate those problems that fix themselves and don’t point to something you can see. Glad you had a solution! Enough to drive a man to drink. 🍺. Here’s to ya! Wes please get Max a mechanical mouse for rainy days! 👍👍

[@n4zou]

I prefer the old way of doing things before computer modules. The best fuel level guage I ever had in a vehicle had a bicycle cable between level float and the guage. No wires except for the bulb that lit it when you turned on the lights at night. The wipers on it had a two speed switch and you parked them wherever you wanted with the switch. That made it easy to replace the wiper blades. I believe in the KISS principal of design. KISS= Keep It Simple Stupid.

[@Peter-V_00]

You are a heck of a troubleshooter Wes, always glad to watch your videos, thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@RonMurakami]

Wes, Whenever I work on low voltage connectors, I apply DeOxit that cleans, lubricates and protects contacts. DeOxit comes in a pen and spray and I apply it to SIMs, computer boards and battery and critical connections. In this video you didn't use your favorite dielectric grease which is wise. Silicone can increase the resistance on low voltage, low current circuits.

[@mariosaccoccio1688]

I gotta say, you've got the best dog I've ever seen! What a great personality!

[@mickburns5546]

Anybody else remember when it was just a wire and a switch? Check the fuse and it was fixed.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

I had the same thing on my cruise control module on the brake pedal of my F250...cleaned it, put it back on and it worked like a champ. Crazy how that works.

[@WatchWesWork]

So frustrating!

[@mikelonneke1844]

Fix Or Repair Daily

[@henryholliday1]

@@mikelonneke1844 that is what my GMC is doing anymore

[@FishFind3000]

My e46 bmw wouldn’t start and I thought my starter had gone. I was at school and had no tools so I just started checking everything visually. I removed the fuse for the starter to check if it was bad and it was fine. Put it back and the car started. It kept working for years after that and kept working when I sold it. Strange how these things happen.

[@TheMetalButcher]

@@FishFind3000 Maybe the clutch switch? I've had mine act up a few times.

[@Julien987]

"Cheese eating friend 🧀 🐁" 🤣😂

[@tomtheplummer7322]

If Max says so. 🐶🐹

[@brandonbradley2578]

I like learning from your videos man. I do most of my own mechanic work on my vehicles and on the farm equipment. Your knowledge is valued

[@bostedtap8399]

Great diagnosis and repair, nice change in discipline ref welding and fabrication. Perhaps your dog has a sensitive head, ref rain drops!!!!!!. Thanks for sharing.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Wiring problems make me *cringe!* 😣 Hats off to you for putting in the time and tracking it down. Tool box looks great! 🙂👍 Nice bracket fabrication Wes. Take care 🔧

[@vehcor]

Sweatshirts to t-shirts.........that's a Tuesday in IL any time of the year! lol

[@WatchWesWork]

I know. We had frost here last night...

[@matta3888]

Vehcor, You just described TN's weather. One minute the weather is nice, another not so pleasant.

[@bryanphillips6666]

Wisconsin too

[@bryanphillips6666]

@@WatchWesWork I live in Mauston WI about 70? Miles north of Madison and 25 minutes away from the Wisconsin Dells, there's been frost advisories off and on for over a week

[@ChappoTC]

Good we had closure....thanks!

[@BG-vq9fd]

I keep hand sanitizer in my cup holder. I admire your diagnostic capabilities. Truck must be mouse free.

[@deanmills5106]

Give your dog a hug for me. Enjoy your videos immensely!!

[@bhepner1]

Thanks for sharing and the update.

[@peterhunt4919]

Love your work Wes, all the way from Australia

[@wingdwolf56]

Great day in the morning!!A WWW video!!! Hey Wes! Thank you for making these videos! They've been a much needed addition to my retirement enjoyment!

[@kennethhoovler9050]

Happy Saturday! The first thing I did was look for a Wes video, and you did not disappoint. Thank you!

[@zx8401ztv]

Hey you fixed the problem, the mad ghost is gone lol. But if it was the switch at fault, you could have glued an old volume pot to the dash and he could play a game of lucky chance wipers :-D Excellent toolbox fit, shame the pillock made it difficult for you :-(

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Thanks for the initial diagnosis and the follow-up info. Good work!

[@hollandduck79]

from the Netherlands thanks for the video Wes

[@GIGABACHI]

You always deliver knowledge and entertainment. That's hard to mix properly. It manages to keep my AADD at bay most of the times. Thanks, Wes. 👌😊👍

[@superdutyscaler6823]

The 99 to 04 super duty use a ground tab under the steering column under the column cover right next to the ignition cylinder. It's held on by a little plastic tab and it eventually cracks. When that happens it makes the door chime go crazy and it causes other electrical issues

[@sydneystewart6059]

Another nice job figuring stuff out, well done, I love watching you work.

[@danmackintosh6325]

Ah, glad we got the follow up tacked on the end. That's the kind of thing that maybe "drive me crazy" isn't the right phrase, but really wouldn't have sat right knowing there was an interior connector that got moved and the fault "miraculously vanished"... Water ingress at least gives the connector a reason to have been iffy & like you say, the low currents and precise (if incorrect on diagram) resistances involved mean any slight tarnish on a pin can be a real ballache. Actually, as soon as you mentioned the wipers acting up it gave me flashbacks to a Peugeot 206 I dealt with last year that had lots of random yet connected intermittents which all ultimately came back to the BSI (their version of a GEM) and it's wiring... At least yours co-operated and didn't steal days of your head scratching lol

[@mdouglaswray]

I LOVE how you discovered the reference diagram was wrong! THAT impresses me, that you regularly spot errors in the factory documentation! too funny

[@duanebennett2961]

DC does weird stuff when you have a bad ground, moisture, or just funky connectors. Love your videos Wes, keep em coming

[@drdougaz1]

Excellent diagnostics. No one can accuse you of being a back yard mechanic. I love your vids. Keep up the good work and keep the wifey happy.

[@ron827]

I always enjoy hearing your chuckle after you have observed something crazy. Thanks for keeping your videos family friendly.

[@mattlaptop5728]

Thanks for the video - I like the real life content - intermittent faults - sometimes that’s just the way things go...no smoking gun. Good use of the wiring diagram for troubleshooting and that magic gadget thingy. Very watchable. Keep doing what you do.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Thank you for the video, Wes!

[@alwayssearching1882]

Thanks teacher Wes.

[@LouJustlou]

My 2000 Expedition had a similar problem, but showed up as a crank / no start. Leak from windshield was fixed but still getting water (not alot) under the floormat during very heavy rain. I used a bore scope on the drivers side cowl drain after removing cowl cover. Full of leaves and some weird foam like insulation stuff. Had to get under car and use long needle nose pliers and one of those little remote grabbing tools with a claw at the end. I also pulled the GEM module plug and cleaned it. AND just for fun my ignition cylinder failed and would no longer recognize that the key was in a month later. Sigh..... Works great now and in 9 years I qualify for an antique tag in FL. Something to look forward to. :)

[@jimgardner9044]

You did fine Wes, The box and rope rail looked good to me and his wipers still working I think your customer should be happy after all it's an old truck. cheers Jim in NZ.

[@ksokie63]

Thanks Wes for another great video. At least it wasn't too bad . Head scratcher ,but still interesting problem. Have a great weekend.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Them wipers Went Rogue lmfao 🤣 @Watch Wes Work

[@jackmiyamoto5270]

Marvel at your critical thinking skills and your ability to make a plan to attack. Your schematic skill knowledge are unbelievable.

[@bryantblake1877]

It is really amazing that there aren’t more pin connection issues with all the connections in the wiring harness, relay and fuse boxes. Maybe not an epic find but you fixed it and your suspension about a leak proved correct. Good one Wes!😊

[@TelescopeJunky]

Love Wes's laugh. You know its going to be a fun problem when you hear that laugh. 🙂

[@RichardWilson-sh3kr]

Highly interesting to me. I have the exact issue but with the door locks. Electrical is my nemesis but getting better watching your vids. Thanking you!

[@phooesnax]

Nice job Wes!

[@matthewgillies6936]

Max is sad because the rain washes away his superhero power!

[@henryg683]

Holy Moly you got the tire machine and balancer off the skid great job!!!!

[@boubaros]

I think you found the perfect pointer for explaining things ...(aka hook)...:). The fabrication, although we didn't see much, looks very good also...

[@cheeto4493]

I noticed the rust on the dash rail and was wondering about moisture/corrosion as well.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Gotta love it dog loves water on his own terms but Rain is Not on his terms and he gets all upset @Watch Wes Work

[@dwitcraft]

Well, you've given folks with similar problems a place to start, which is great. The bracket was a thing of beauty. I'm just as bad as your client. I would have got the 36" box and tried to fit it in there!

[@Bi0]

As someone dealing with cab leaks currently on a 99 f-250, check the roof marker lights. They are known to leak. I was able to find replacement gaskets for mine, they claim they fit a 02-17 but they fit mine perfectly. Looks the same as the ones on this truck from what I can see in the video. ---Part is a "Dorman 923-500"---. I had all sorts of dash issues, overhead console issues, etc... til' I found 1 of them was leaking when it rained.

[@ronniewalker2881]

very good video man very informative I learned something

[@kingblatz]

Enjoyed it cheers Wes!

[@UnlaunderedShirt]

At least you didn't have to buy any parts, I know you've been having issues getting them

[@jameskozak1897]

I like the racing stripes on the hood😂😂

[@JHruby]

Well I guess that's kind of sort of your there's your problem lady moment at the end. Good video as always Wes.

[@JimNichols]

You had me at "libation". Damn geek mechanics. :) I live in Thailand and having a nice car is a status symbol that said everyone drives like they are on fire and blind so I bought a 97 Mitsubishi that is already kinda ruff for cheap. Had some wiring issues opened the dash up and found, masking tape, bubblegum, 12 splices in one wire wrapped in the aforementioned substances and no wiring diagrams to be had. Apparently when a device quit working the previous owners just cut the offending harness out of the picture used cat gut, lamp cord or anything that mildly resembled a current carrier and masking taped it in place. As circuits fail I go to the fuse panel tap into the correct fuse and rewire it. Now if I only had a wiring diagram, but then where would the fun be in that? Great ride along video Wes thanks for the time and effort, you know the drill bro!

[@JonatanGronoset]

Wes shop is a magic place; broken stuff come in and suddenly they work!

[@mischef18]

First thing to come to mind was the unplugging and replugging had reset the wiper module but yep the water getting in explains things. Made for a great video anyway bro. Safe travels up your way

[@fredericksample4018]

i have been a ford tech for years ..... water runs in the fuse box from the A piller where the roof of the truck meets the A piller . it is right where the windshield and door seal meet it runs down the A piller trim right on top of the fuse box connections .. most of the time i had to replace the fuse box . i drilled holes in the bottom of the fuse box to let the water out and reseal where the roof and a piller meet.

[@danielsimpkins9662]

Look at that, you fixed the issue and didn’t take a chainsaw to the interior and call it a “bad design” like some other KZbinrs out there do. A+ for proper work done.

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Sounds like an issue I just had on an International 4900. I had several gauges that would work intermittently but my main worry was the fuel gauge. I finally figured out the fuel gauge problem was an orange wire behind the gauge cluster had a bad connection and now all my gauges work correctly. I just knew the problem would be a bad ground but I was wrong. I still don't understand the problem but I'm just glad my gauges are now functioning. Good video.

[@peteraitken6494]

Haha there's just some things that drive our minds crazy wes and that has to be one of them good work mate take care and thanks for the video 🔧🔧🔧👍👌

[@richardkilb8305]

I am always tempted to spray something on those connectors, like a dielectric spray (inox) or something to ward off salt mist etc. And my vote will always be ground fault, with my start point on battery ground. Good work though finding that connector, you are one hellova troubleshooter!

[@jlucasound]

I Love to "Watch Wes Work".

[@dillon2753]

Love how half this video is Wes playing with the wipers. Haha

[@johnvitro5908]

Cool video didn't expect that would be the trouble Good job

[@isaach3438]

i had a 97 f150 that used to roll down the driver's window by itself when it rained. it also had 300k miles on it and was more rust than metal. anyways, i fought with GEM issues on that truck from water intrusion also

[@keithmatthews1673]

Wes has the evil laugh of the mad scientist!

[@Rienck]

Awesome, first at another awesome vid! 💪🏼

[@rysacroft]

Hi Wes, greetings from Scotland. I love your videos, I wish that I had a workshop like you have. Keep well. P.S. As regards leaky tractors. Find out where your water supply runs to your house and never park equipment there. Diesel will permeate through plastic pipe and contaminate your water.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Love your videos Wes 🤩👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@grosseileracingteam]

Those ignition lock cylinders do wear out. Only took 5 minutes to swap mine out.

[@NewfoundlandPrepper]

Man i just found your channel, thanks for the awesome content keep it up!!

[@craiggeary47]

Awsome videos , ive watched all your videos im a machanic and we all learn frome you wether we are master techs or beginer tecks.

[@jamessimmons5066]

Cool video as always

[@LumpyFPV]

Dude I love how entertained you are in the beginning 🤣

[@t1259sw]

Wess, I noticed that you blew out the connector with compressed air, a must do step. Learned that lesson the hard way on a jeep PCM 62 pin connector. The cleaner dissolved the plastic retainer clip that held the female pins in the outer hard plastic. On the surface the retainer looked fine until I pulled it out when I was troubleshooting multiple errors. Had to replace the PCM wire harness, now the jeep runs like a new one.

[@Daves_adventures4315]

Wow that interior!

[@exmod110]

If the windshield has been replaced or even not, they have been known to leak... right into the gem module..... might be worth hosing the windshield down for a while.. never mind... wait till the end to comment... LOL

[@gailtaylor1636]

I was chomping at the bit myself. I waited till the end.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Morning Just Got Better

[@thirdcargarage2951]

Sometimes it’s just a bad connection. Good vid Wes

[@WCGwkf]

I need to get up and work on my own ford but I'll watch this first

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

The Florida pool pump motor repair guy approved ! that was good info Wes

[@stephenmeeks684]

Closure, SWEET!

[@craigorford9932]

Ayy up Wes,another great vlog see you next time stay safe

[@lloydrobinson7081]

another cool video, keep them coming

[@CharlesReiche]

Dome light relay hanging, it will be back for the battery going dead. My magic 8 ball says so.

[@kurtkuipers9473]

I have a 1998 pickup truck Scottsdale the same is that problem when I bought it this past October the problem was in the switch open the hood where that boxes on the firewall you got to replace that little box $35 to replace the little box the job was done in 3 minutes

[@WobbleMatic]

Thanks for the follow up at the end, those inconclusive repairs are always unsatisfying.

[@Derek_00Mustang83]

Turn signals and brights quit on my 98 sable I had but the hazards would work. Replaced the multi function switch and solved the issue.

[@BlackTransAm5688]

I was gonna say I bet the windshield was leaking lol. Love the videos. Wish there was more of em