Rear Wiper Switch

Backdraft

NAXJA Forum User

Location

TX

• Feb 12, 2004

• #1

I was just wondering if Jeep ever produced an intermittant rear wiper switch. Its been raining here for 3 days straight and im getting agitated having to hit the switch periodically but not wanting it to run constant. Was this an option on a higher package or is it a pipe dream? TIA


Mike

 

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Lou

NAXJA Forum User

Location

ToronNo/Hamilton

• Feb 12, 2004

• #2

On my 91, I would classify it as intermittant. I think it wipes once every 10(?) seconds.

This functionality is incorporated into the wiper motor -- not performed externally.

 

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tweedles

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Grande Prairie, Ab

• Feb 12, 2004

• #3

Just a thought. You might be able to run a "Dimmer" switch inline to the wiper motor. By reducing the voltage you should be able to slow the motor down, so while not truely intermittent, the wiper arn would move back and forth more slowly or normally, depending on where you turn the knob to. I'm not sure if the reduction in voltage would harm the motor, but in theory it should work. If I'm totally out to lunch and this idea is a bad one, please let me know.

 

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PaulJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lynnwood, WA

• Feb 12, 2004

• #4

You can buy an aftermarket intermittant device.

 

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tireroastin93XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Sedalia,Mo

• Feb 12, 2004

• #5

Lou said:

On my 91, I would classify it as intermittant. I think it wipes once every 10(?) seconds.

This functionality is incorporated into the wiper motor -- not performed externally.

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Yep, my 93 is the same way.
Mike Harris

 

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BrianG

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cape Cod, MA

• Feb 12, 2004

• #6

PaulJ said:

You can buy an aftermarket intermittant device.

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yep i just saw them in the jcw catalog last week.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs...=1251&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&storeId=10101

 

Backdraft

NAXJA Forum User

Location

TX

• Feb 13, 2004

• #7

Thanks for the info. I wanna keep it as stock looking inside as possible, so i might put a new motor in it or just forget about it.


Mike

 

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BrianG

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cape Cod, MA

• Feb 13, 2004

• #8

you could always wire in the delay switch hidden somewhere...under the dash or somewhere. just set it for 5-10 seconds, unless you always want to be able to change it.