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Author Topic: Windshield Washer knob  (Read 1023 times)

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Offline Mr_Roboto

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Windshield Washer knob
« on: July 14, 2022, 12:55:33 PM »
I have a windshield washer knob but it doesn't fit on the shaft of the switch. The hole is way too big. I think there's an insert or similar in it. If I order one will it have the insert, or is there something I'm missing here?

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Re: Windshield Washer knob
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2022, 04:30:58 PM »
Yes, there is an insert in the wiper knob.  Have you found new knobs to purchase?
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Re: Windshield Washer knob
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2022, 04:32:42 PM »
You can get the Crown Jeeper repops for about $8.  Search "Crown J5459189" and you'll find them.
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Re: Windshield Washer knob
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2022, 10:10:50 PM »
You can get the Crown Jeeper repops for about $8.  Search "Crown J5459189" and you'll find them.

Guessing they have the insert then. Yes, I've been looking at new knobs just need to be sure that will actually fix my problem.

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Re: Windshield Washer knob
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2022, 12:37:15 AM »
A lot of times the insert - a metal spring clip thingie - will stay on the switch shaft.  Especially if the plastic knob is old and/or heat baked.
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