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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer

What was the last year this option was offered on the Camaro?
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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1986 with only 1,566 made.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 06:54 AM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

David,

Thanks for that information. I know a person that has a yellow 1985 Z28 with the rear wiper and I have never seen many Camaros or Firebirds with that option.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

Originally Posted by Flynt
I know a person that has a yellow 1985 Z28 with the rear wiper and I have never seen many Camaros or Firebirds with that option.
My 85's equipped with the system: rear washer (silly spray nozzle on top of the car near the hatch) and huge wiper. Ugly.

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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

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Where is the wiper switch located for the rear wiper/washer?
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

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Where is the wiper switch located for the rear wiper/washer?
You can see it below the foglight switch.

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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Thanks for the photo!
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

On my 84 it's where that fog switch is.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

edit: nevermind i just went and checked, its in the same spot as kevins. i was thinkin about the defrost switch. on another note do gm still make these switches mines all faded and ugly

Last edited by Brennan; Mar 26, 2009 at 05:42 PM.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

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on my 84 its on the opposite side of the one in the pic, under the cigarette lighter.
That's where my rear defrost is.

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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

i edited my previous post. its been to long since ive driven my car! hurry up spring!!!
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

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edit: nevermind i just went and checked, its in the same spot as kevins. i was thinkin about the defrost switch. on another note do gm still make these switches mines all faded and ugly
I don't believe they do. The switch is easy to clean up by painting it if you don't mind losing the lettering. Usually the lettering is so bad that it doesn't matter. I thought of using another switch, however there is nothing else that allows you to turn the wiper on and then to also use the washer fluid. For other switches that people say GM no longer makes, I use this web site. http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/ The availability and prices are outstanding.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

I have an 86 with a rear wiper, the switch is in the center console where the windows and trunk release buttons are
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

i am looking for a rear wiper arm for my 86 camaro
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

Originally Posted by SangasongZL1
i am looking for a rear wiper arm for my 86 camaro
Welcome to TGO, Sangasong.

For best results, try placing an advert in our site's classifieds.

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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

Originally Posted by SangasongZL1
i am looking for a rear wiper arm for my 86 camaro
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1982-19...cb9bb1&vxp=mtr
Better grab it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

yes!!! found it but thanks for your help, couldnt buy the one on ebay lol i have it installed now
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

Another pic...

http://www.vosehome.net/82pacecar/pr.../dscn2464.html
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 10:35 PM
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Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

I was doing research on possibly buying and saving a rear wiper (ONLY because it was an option on the Camaro) for later use maybe. Anyway, when going through the boards; the swith location varied quite a but depending on what options came on your car. If it had lots of options, it was located down on the lower dash, if low options it was either fog light location or rear defrost. Console mounted - that is the first time I saw that location, doesn't make much sense if you had power windows and rear hatch release.
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