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

[Stephen Rice <stevedmc@xxxxxxxxx>]

Today the new part arrived.  I was very pleased to see that the wiring was
identical.  The only problem I had was that the harness on the new part was
a few inches shorter.  This resulted in me having to relocate the mount
that holds the electronics it plugs into.  It was no biggie but had this
been a real problem I could have simply made the harness a little bit
longer using either new wire or my old harness.

The part is now installed and I have functioning wipers again.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/531895_10151576449350586_1087017918_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/24631_10151576519815586_1558663038_n.jpg

My cost including shipping was 31 GBP ($47 USD) for a new and genuine Lucas
part.  That sure beats paying $131 plus shipping for a 30+ year old part
which included other stuff I didn't need.

Incidentally, my wipers now turn off without any gimmicks when I shut them
off.  I don't have to hold the switch in the temporary position 3 times to
get it to turn off.  I don't know if the switch shutting off when I tell it
to will last but for now it is working perfect.

For those who are interested here is the website I purchased this part from:
http://bullmotifminispares.com/1652/wiper_switch_37h8286_sqb167_164sa

-Steve Rice
No longer relying on RainX
#16510


On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM, <gmfm1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Jake,
> Yes, I do believe the book indicates that 1 full wipe or 3 seconds should
> cancel the intermittent wiper function,  but I have found that mine still
> works by doing that. If I release on the third consecutive wipe,
> the intermittent function is cancelled.
> Thanks,
> Gary Masie
>


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