Weird Windshield Wiper Issue?

[FrisbeeSX]

I have a 1992 240sx hatch I bought from some random guy who seems to have messed with electrical wiring in some way. When I have my radio volume up loud, my windshield wipers come on. This is no coincidence, because I have tested it. It can even be within a few notches of volume that makes them come on randomly, it just depends on the song I'm listening to at the time. They do not constantly wipe when this happens. They come on and wipe the windshield once or twice and then theyre off until it happens again. Normally I just keep my volume relatively low, or take out the fuse for my windshield wipers when the weather is nice. Anyone have any idea of why this could be happening? Thanks for any feedback

[DiscountPirate]

They come on even with the switch turned off? Do they ever come on when the stereo is turned off?

[FrisbeeSX]

They come on even with the switch turned off? Do they ever come on when the stereo is turned off?

Yep, even when they're switched off. And no, not when the stereo is off. And not even when the stereo volume is down low. If I turn it up pretty loud, my windshield wipers immediately start "dancing to the music" at certain parts of the song lmao.

[lunchmeat]

Sounds like the previous owner somehow managed to short a speaker wire and the wiper switch wiring. Once the volume hits a high enough current, it triggers the wipers. I'd start tracing wires from the stereo.

[hanzbrady]

Honestly this is the best schassis mod ever. 10/10 would keep it as a party trick haha

[FrisbeeSX]

I'd start tracing wires from the stereo.

Well damn, that's what I was afraid of. Electrical stuff is my weakness!

Honestly this is the best schassis mod ever. 10/10 would keep it as a party trick haha

Bahahah, good one. I might end up having to because of how bad I am with electrical wiring. Party on!:w00t:

[lunchmeat]

Honestly this is the best schassis mod ever. 10/10 would keep it as a party trick haha
Now if you could wire in the headlights to go up and down while flashing. Slap some leds on the wipers, and you've got a rolling rave.

Grab yourself a copy of the service manual, and start checking for dumbass splice work and such.

[hanzbrady]

Now if you could wire in the headlights to go up and down while flashing. Slap some leds on the wipers, and you've got a rolling rave.

Grab yourself a copy of the service manual, and start checking for dumbass splice work and such.

Wiring the horn to the brake switch would also be a good touch!

[FrisbeeSX]

You guys are killing me lmfao! Hell, I might as well. But I can already tell you that this dumbfuck who had my car had no idea what he was doing. "New doors speakers" he said. "Ya just gotta wire up the radio" he said. -Gets home with the car and takes the door panel off because I'm having issues... Looks like he put tweeters in the spot of my door speakers and taped around them to hold them in! I can already tell you... Theres going to be some dumbass splice work..

[lunchmeat]

Yea, the previous owner of my car seems to have been a color blind chimpanzee. The stereo wiring is all kinds of dicked up. Can't wait to unfuck that rat's nest.

[FrisbeeSX]

Yea, the previous owner of my car seems to have been a color blind chimpanzee. The stereo wiring is all kinds of dicked up. Can't wait to unfuck that rat's nest.

Sounds about right. I had wires hanging down in the driver side floorboard I had to tape up and move out of the way. Just hate electrical work. And wow! I just realized @lunchmeat you're from Southaven? I actually live in Hernando, MS.

[lunchmeat]

No shit? I'm right off 55 and church.

[FrisbeeSX]

Hell yeah man that's like 15 minutes away at most. What kind of car you driving? Might've seen you around.

[lunchmeat]

95012
Only been on the road a few times since I bought it.
Pm me if ya want.

[FrisbeeSX]

Well hot damn. That is sexy. Super clean ride man. Maybe you've seen me riding around. I actually work at Tanger Outlets.
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[Nissan2nr22]

This legit sounds like a troll.

And tracing down electrical isnt that hard. Strip down the trims stereo etc, trace every wire and see which ones are tampered with, find out what that wire is for, its very easy, just time consuming.

[DiscountPirate]

I thought the same thing as the other guys when you said the wipers would dance to the music. The wiper switch harness runs down the column then up under the dash. I doubt your retarded PO was stupid enough to hack any of those wires but you never know. Just taking off the driver under dash knee panel and pulling out the stereo will expose what you need.