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  • Wolf Schuffner

    C3 1970 Wiper Door Solenoid

    hi everyone,
    i can't figure out where exactly this part goes behind the tacho.
    the aim is somewhat helpful but...
    does someone have a photo of the wiper door solenoid attached to the back of the tacho.
    thanks for the help
    wolf
  • D S.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • March 1, 2005
    • 1551

    #2
    Re: C3 1970 Wiper Door Solenoid

    It is mounted on the lower right side of the tachometer as you face the dash. When you take the lower steering column cover off that holds the manual wiper door/headlamp switches you can just barely see it between the tachometer and forward gauge console. Mine has the pigtail and one of the two vacuum hoses facing down. Tough booger to get out and back in without loosening the left lower dash pad.

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    • Russ T.
      Very Frequent User
      • May 31, 1989
      • 113

      #3
      Re: C3 1970 Wiper Door Solenoid

      You may not necessarily have to screw the solenoid onto the back of the tach. This was one of the most frustrating tasks I've ever tried on my '68. In addition you may strip out the threads while attempting to screw the solenoid back on. My screws were not fitting securely, so I simply made sure all my vacuum lines were on correctly and then mounted the solenoid securely to a fixed rod behind the tachometer using wire ties. Now it's much more accessible and I don't have to go through the frustration of attempting to mount it with screws. It's worked very well this way for several years now. Of course you will have to lower the dashpad (and maybe the steering column) for accessibility.

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