Thread: 2 speed wipers

My 1978 Game only has single speed.

Cheers,
Mick.

I had a 1980 LWB that only had single speed when I bought it.

My 1981 Series 3 did have two speed. And it was certainly not optioned, as the vehicle was never registered, so it would not have been fitted unless they all had it - and I don't think they would have been fitted unless mandated in at least one Australian state (probably in an ADR, I'd guess).

John

Hello again from Brisbane.

As part of a long running refurbishment of my 1975 88" I picked up a new 2 speed wiper motor to replace the original single speed motor.

Installation will, I guess, require a switch that accommodates both wiper speeds but also still power the automatic re-positioning when turned off. Plus wiring etc.

New NOS rotary switches (575146) are either unobtainable in the UK or come at a fairly unattractive price (GBP50+) - so I figured it would be back to the wrecks. Just needed to know how far back I could go and still find a 2 speed switch.

I have a 3 position (off-low-high) Lucas toggle switch that has the cut out etc but would prefer the rotary switch if I can get one at an agreeable price.

Cheers,

Neil

Neil,

IIRC, the self park feature is a part of the wiper motor itself and not the switch. Power is supplied (via a fuse) to the motor and the control switches the earths on the 2 fields in the motor. The self park is an earth provided internally.

Paul,

Thanks.

I'm not an auto electrician..........

Cheers,

Neil

I've still got a couple of intermittent wiper switches with a very small dial that I bought several years ago for previous cars but never fitted. Free to anyone for postage cost.

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

I've still got a couple of intermittent wiper switches with a very small dial that I bought several years ago for previous cars but never fitted. Free to anyone for postage cost.

You know I went looking for those things and couldn't find them.... ended up using a Puma stalk and "customising" the steering column to fit.