Wipers - Activates Intermittently When Vehicle Started
87chevy21Number: 88-53
Section: 8E
Date: SEPT., 1987
Subject: WINDSHIELD WIPERS PHANTOM WIPE
Model and Year: 1987-88 CAVALIER
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Some 1987-88 Cavalier models may experience a "phantom wipe" condition. Phantom wipe may occur during a cold start; the wipers sweep one time and then park without the wiper switch being on. If this condition occurs, replace the steering column pulse wiper switch.
Note that the part numbers for the switch listed in group 6.518 of the parts book are incorrect. Usage of these switches will induce a "phantom wipe" condition.
Correct part numbers for the pulse wiper switches are listed below:
7848195 - without tilt wheel
7848196 - with tilt wheel
These numbers can be found in groups 2.459 and 10.163 of the parts book. Although the usage indicates 1984 - 1986 models, these parts also apply to 1987 and 1988 Cavaliers as well.