Variable wiper intermittance for your Defer', cheap and simple.

**Lionel** · 26th October 2010, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Lionel

Got one from UK, and tried it in my Defender TD5 2004. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to work correctly in mine, as it seems to in the Puma. There must be some difference in the wiper control.

It does the variable intermittent function OK, but if you want to give the screen a good wash and push the washer button for 5 seconds or so, then the wipers remain on continuously with the stalk in the OFF position.

The only way to stop it is to turn off the ignition, which is not very practical while driving!

Cheers,

Lionel

Have just discovered my relay was faulty! I have obtained another one which works perfectly, so they definitely work on a TD5 Defender. I obtained this locally for $25 + $10 postage.

This was after a search on Parts Locator - the no1 autoparts directory

Getting a refund on original one.

Cheers

Lionel

**fraser130** · 26th October 2010, 01:46 PM

Lionel, where is this relay located, is it under the seat, or against the firewall under the dash?
I'm at work and want to do it quickly and you will save me a couple of mins, just in case someone sees me wasting work time!!

Cheers,
Fraser

**Lionel** · 26th October 2010, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by fraser130

Lionel, where is this relay located, is it under the seat, or against the firewall under the dash?
I'm at work and want to do it quickly and you will save me a couple of mins, just in case someone sees me wasting work time!!

Cheers,
Fraser

It's behind the instrument cluster (behind the steering wheel). Just undo the 4 screws, ease out the instrument cluster, and it's the red 6 pin relay on the right, which needs to be removed to plug in the "99" one in its place. Each relay plug is on a plastic slide fitting, so that you can pull it out more easily. You will see what I mean.

Cheers,

Lionel

**fraser130** · 26th October 2010, 05:53 PM

Job done!

Thanks Lionel.

That would have to be the easiest, cheapest, and most value for money upgrade I've done to the Fender, the cruise control is my next favorite.
I can confirm, like Lionel, that it works in an '04 Td5, I'd be surprised if it didn't also work in a Tdi.
If a Tdi owner wants to pop in to my place, I'm happy to pop it out and try it in theirs......

Cheers all,

Fraser

**alittlebitconcerned** · 2nd November 2010, 02:54 PM

Glad it worked out! Who knew wiper speed could be such a pleasure.

**C H T** · 29th November 2010, 08:24 PM

Sounds like a great idea - please could someone let us know the brand and part number of the relay

Thanks in advance

C H T

**one_iota** · 30th November 2010, 08:41 AM

C H T

Go to the first post in this thread and you'll find a link that will reveal all.

**rar110** · 1st December 2010, 06:55 AM

So does it work on a tdi/county? The wiper setup for tdi/county is identical. Where is the wiper relay?

**fraser130** · 1st December 2010, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by rar110

So does it work on a tdi/county? The wiper setup for tdi/county is identical. Where is the wiper relay?

If it's the same, it's behind the speedo etc.

Fraser

**Josh_WA** · 10th March 2011, 12:18 PM

Well i could not find any pics online of which relay was which so i thought i would take a few while i did my install. The washer relay is the second one from the right in behind the instrument cluster...mine was a reddish colour. it didnt take long even for a numpty like me.....very happy with the result

Anyway here are some pics.

Relay ready to be installed

This is the relay that needs to be swapped out.... second from the right next to the flasher relay.

99 relay installed ready to put instrument cluster back on

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