Two low profile questions but I was wondering. . .

[SHO SWIFT]

I was wondering if anyone else has these two maintaince problems.
First, my RPM gauge seems to be off. I drive a 93 ATX, and the RPM gauge is at 1000 when it is idle. When I'm driving it seems to be a little slow with moving up. The only time it hits 0 RPM is when the car is off and key is out of ignition. I was wondering if this is normal.
Second, my right windshield wiper seems to be 'climbing' up my windshield. When the wipers are on, the left one goes nearly all the way back down to the normal position. The right one, seems to be about 3 to 4 inches off the normal position while wiping. When the wipers are turned off, they BOTH drop down to the off position.
Thanks for the help boys. . .

 

[FASTSHOMTX92]

i think possibly from all the f..king snow we had it is possible that you may have striped the wiper gear, Take the hole wiper assembly off and make new grooves in the gear like with a chizle or something, i had the same problem.

 

[shocrates]

Both conditions seem normal. You can try resetting the idle.

1) Disconnect the negative battery terminal or EEC keep-alive power connector.
2) Turn on the headlight switch (N/A if EEC keep-alive power connector was unplugged).
3) Wait at least 10 minutes.
4) Turn off headlight switch (N/A if EEC keep-alive power connector was unplugged).
5) Reconnect the negative battery terminal (N/A if EEC keep-alive power connector was unplugged).
6) Start engine normally (never press on the gas pedal).
7) Allow idle speed to settle for at least 15 seconds.
8) Within 70 seconds of starting the engine, apply all accessory loads the engine will see at idle. Do these concurrently.
8a) Climate control to MAX A/C.
8b) Headlight switch ON.
8c) slowly and repeatedly turn steering wheel 1/2 turn side to side.
8d) Press brake pedal.
8e) ATX SHOs only: shifter to DRIVE.
9) Do not turn off engine for at least 5 minutes.
10) It is preferable that the car be driven immediately after setting the idle programming.
11) While driving, allow the coolant temperature to rise to the normal range.
12) Run the car through its entire performance range.