Intermittent Windshield wipers

Turn them on... then off... then on... then off...

I think what they use is a variable resistor and a capacitor in series. But it would make sense to get oneat a junk yard from almost any car with a 12V system and just adapt it to the P-car.

If you google intermittent wipers you'll get all kinds of info on this, even instructions on making your own controller.

I seem to recall the JC Whitney catalog having kits you could add to existing 2 or 3 speed switches to add this feature.


Larry

Doug ...isnt that crazy how when some thing as simple as intermittent wipers are not in a car ... you miss that feature. I noticed that in the P car also ...LOL

long ago, in a galaxy far away, I used to convert classic mustangs to intermitent wipers, it was very easy to do. all I needed was the intermittent wiper switch & intermittent module from a ford of the same year that was equipped with the intermittent wiper option.

Unplugged the wiring harness from the 2 speed switch, replaced the two speed switch with the intermittent switch, mounted the intermitent module under the dash, plugged the intermittent module into the intermittent switch, pluged the car's wiring harness into the intermittent module. Done. 15 minutes.

Didn't have to change motors or anything else.

As Larry wrote, I believe there are aftermarket kits available.

George

Oh wow! Yes I remember! Ah yes I remember you! The colors, look at all the colors. Wow man!
Those freakin' Klingons. They ruined everything.
Ooops. Did I say all that. Sorry. Past lives and all that you know?

Actually I was hoping to do it with the stock switch. I don't want to compromise the originality of my car.

I'll look for some kits. Thanks everyone.

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Actually I was hoping to do it with the stock switch.

Can't remember what year car you have but how about using a 3way rocker from the gauge panel and swapping the wiper rocker cover?

Interesting suggestion but that wouldn't give me a variable voltage input to the motor.
It isn't really a big deal because it most likely will never be in the rain.

Doug,

What I think Jeff thought and meant to say is put an intermittent box hidden behind the dash somewhere powered from say the low speed of the current wiper switch. Then use the spare center console 3 way rocker switch to control the intermittent timing e.g. 1. long time intermittent, 2. short time intermittent 3. full on low speed. No modifications to stock look and minimal to wiring. Unless you want one of those infinitely adjustable imtermittent rheostat type timers... but how much do you actually drive the Pantera in the rain? Or is it a case everyone spits on you from the sidewalk in NY?

Julian

We have a lot of pigeons.

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What I think Jeff thought and meant to say

Actually Julian has an even better idea! I was suggesting putting in a 3 way switch in the dash where you would have Off | Intermittent(controller under the dash) | Regular Speed.

This assumes a late model dash that has the lighted rocker style wiper switch to the left of the steering wheel.

Better still, here is a plug and play intermittent wiper module made specifically for our 2 speed Lucas motor from a Mini spares supplier stateside.

http://www.minimania.com/web/Item/MSSK2005/AddedFrom/Ca...WIPERS/InvDetail.cfm


BTW, this supplier also has complete motors, the plastic gears and park switches available.

Julian

Now that's what I call research Julian. This type of unit is perfect for the Pantera.
All the looks stay original. Great.

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Better still, here is a plug and play intermittent wiper module made specifically for our 2 speed Lucas motor from a Mini spares supplier stateside.

Good Grief, for $189.95 it should come with a petite 5'2" redhead vixen that sits on the hood, in a yellow polka dot bikini, cleaning the windshield with a microfiber towel.

$189.95 !!!!!

Larry

Here's a wiring diag and a few instructions to make your own adjustable delay system.

Phil

Or how about this?

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=37784

Phil

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Or how about this?

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=37784

Phil

That is the SAME unit as the $189 piece.

45£ is about $81. Toss in 10£ for Royal Mail Air, and the cost is less than half of the other unit.

Gheeeeesh, talk about rip-off pricing

Larry

It's a little more than $81 - we're at bout 2 for 1 at the 'mo, then add your bank charges etc - But yes, still a lot cheaper. FWIW Minispares aren't exactly known for being cheap either.

If anyone does ship one - get the shipper to invoice "warranty spares" or even better "sample" £0 - there's a lot more chance you'll get away without any import taxes.

If anyone can work out the manufacturer, i'll be happy to dig and find a cheaper source.
I'll help with shipping too if you like?

Phil

$86.77=L45 today. That isn't terrible.
If we can find that part for that price in the US it would help.

A stealth device is more important.

Our Maplins is like your Radio Shack:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=3182&TabID...iper%20%20Controller

Or:
http://www.rbsobsolete.com/product.asp?Product_Id=17706...d=18958&l1=18958&l2=

Phil