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Old 09-29-2000, 01:00 AM
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Installing the delay windshield wipers

Has any one replace there std. wipers with the delay ones? I know a new wiper motor and the new delay wiper switch will be needed, but is there anything else like a delay box or something? Will it wire up easily or does it require an entirely different wiring harness? Thanks

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Old 09-29-2000, 08:24 AM
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The electronic delay module is actually in the wiper motor housing, under the removable black plastic cover. The switch assembly that goes with the delay wiper setup has a potentiometer (variable resistor) built into it to vary the delay cycle time.

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Old 09-29-2000, 11:35 PM
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So, if i got the correct wiper switch and a new motor with the delay in the housing, would it work, or would some rewiring have to be done? thanks

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Old 10-02-2000, 08:20 AM
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No rewiring should be required. Both the delay and non-delay setups use 4 wires between the switch & the control module under the hood - pink, purple, dark green & gray.

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Old 10-05-2000, 01:50 AM
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Ok, Thanks. I'm going to order the new switch and get the motor and give it a try. If successful, i'll post a tech article on the conversion process.

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