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The Shop => Electrical => Topic started by: wagonmaster on October 21, 2011, 02:04:36 PM

Title: new wiper switch no nut
Post by: wagonmaster on October 21, 2011, 02:04:36 PM

so i just got my new wiper switch in the mail today and it works fine the problem is there is no nut.the on that holds the switch in the dash.  the size is different than the switch it replaces so i cant reuse that one. i went hunting around town today for the correct one with no luck. any suggestions? i really need my wipers back. rainex is great but not the same and snow season is coming. help please.
Title: Re: new wiper switch no nut
Post by: GRONK on October 21, 2011, 06:11:51 PM
Take the switch to a Fastenal.  They will have the nut you need.
Title: Re: new wiper switch no nut
Post by: wagonmaster on October 22, 2011, 05:15:33 PM
what is a fastenal ?
Title: Re: new wiper switch no nut
Post by: profeagle on October 22, 2011, 07:19:10 PM
If the original nut is bigger than the threads on replacement switch, you could try wraping the threads with tape, or a small bit of cloth.
Title: Re: new wiper switch no nut
Post by: Taylor on October 22, 2011, 07:38:24 PM
I have found odd little parts like the nut for a electrical part at True Value before. Or you could also try Granger.
Title: Re: new wiper switch no nut
Post by: GRONK on October 22, 2011, 08:01:28 PM
Fastenal is the largest chain fastener company in the world.  They have everything, can get anything and if not, you can have it made.