RE: [DML] Wiper switch boke while I had steering column out of the car

[robert parker <roberthparker@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

And then, you could wipe the windshield down real well with Rain-X. I put Triple Edge wiper blades on 25 yrs. ago, but the arms are still in my livingroom; blades have never seen rain.  Rain-X on that windshield is VERY effective.    Drive Stainless  Robert   VIN 6924   
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> From: stevedmc@xxxxxxxxx
> Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:01:28 -0500
> Subject: Re: [DML] Wiper switch boke while I had steering column out of the car
> 
> Replacing the entire unit certainly is an option but at $130 I was
> curious if anyone else had corrected an issue like this before without
> replacing the entire assembly.  I'm guessing it might take several
> hours to do the work.
> 
> How is the quality of the NOS part?  With my old switch the wipers
> would sometimes continue to operate after putting the switch in the
> off position.  I am wondering if a 30 year old electrical part would
> possibly have the same issue?  Replacing it with a new part, vs NOS,
> would be the best in my opinion.  If I knew what wires did what, I
> might be able to remove the thing completely and mount some sort of
> universal switch under one of the knee pads.
> 
> -Steve Rice
> Relying on Rainx
> #16510
> 
> 
> On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 12:16 PM, John Podlewski
> <john_podlewski@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > I had a similar problem my wiper pushbutton does not spring back when you push the washer button on the end but it moves up and down, though. That's the result of my 3 year old getting in the car w/o my knowledge.
> >
> > Anyway buy a new one from Houston
> > Like $109 I think?
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Mar 18, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Stephen Rice <stevedmc@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >> So a few months back I had the steering wheel/column out of my car.
> >> The unthinkable happened when I put the thing back in. I messed up
> >> and allowed the wiper switch to hit something and this resulted in it
> >> breaking away from the column. The lever is still intact but the
> >> metal inside of the column broke and now it is unable to firmly hold
> >> the lever in place.
> >>
> >> Does anyone have any suggestions on how to repair this? I tried to
> >> glue the lever in with epoxy but it wasn't strong enough. The washer
> >> function still works when I press the lever in but I can't move the
> >> lever up or down without it falling out.
> >>
> >> I am planning to make a long drive next month and I am thinking about
> >> hooking up a toggle switch directly to the wiring to turn the wipers
> >> on as a backup/workaround until I figure out how to get the lever to
> >> stay in there. Does anyone know if I can tap into any wires under the
> >> console? Thanks everyone.
> >>
> >> -Steve Rice
> >> Relying on Rainex
> >> #16510
> 
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