Looking for a fully functioning Wiper Switch

AustinTXMk1 · 10-24-2009, 09:07 PM

I have a wiper switch which does not return the wipers back to the bottom or starting position and I don't have the intermittent function (expect for the mist (manual) position).

I'm located in Austin TX and have a 85 Mk1 (6/85). Anyone in a ~300 mi radius of Austin and knows of where one of these might be, I'd welcome a PM.

85silverna · 10-26-2009, 02:08 AM

I dont think the 85's went back to the bottom on thier own. i have a switch that works fine, but doesnt return the wipers to the bottom... intermittent worked fine. $18 shipped for it

mr3 · 10-26-2009, 08:13 AM

Take it appart and solder it back up. If your wipers are in the up position as the resting position, your wiper motor has to be rotated 180 degrees.

AustinTXMk1 · 10-27-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mr3

Take it appart and solder it back up. If your wipers are in the up position as the resting position, your wiper motor has to be rotated 180 degrees.

What are we taking apart, the wiper switch or the wiper motor? I suppect the switch.. am I correct? As for the wiper motor, is this rotation a result of a repair gone bad at some point or do these motor creep over time?

I know I've not touch this part, and when the wiper blades move all is nice and smooth. When I want them to stop they stop wherever I turn them off. It's random, it seems.

muffinman · 10-28-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AustinTXMk1

What are we taking apart, the wiper switch or the wiper motor? I suppect the switch.. am I correct? As for the wiper motor, is this rotation a result of a repair gone bad at some point or do these motor creep over time?

I know I've not touch this part, and when the wiper blades move all is nice and smooth. When I want them to stop they stop wherever I turn them off. It's random, it seems.

Wiper Switch Repair

MKI MR2 Write-ups

traintech86 · 10-28-2009, 12:19 PM

hey muff, you got any of them write ups for the light switch? whenever i hit bumps my lights turn off and i have to jiggle the switch to make them work...

muffinman · 10-28-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by traintech86

hey muff, you got any of them write ups for the light switch? whenever i hit bumps my lights turn off and i have to jiggle the switch to make them work...

i haven't seen one for the headlight switch but i can probably get you a switch cheap.

mr3 · 10-28-2009, 03:51 PM

Light switch has the same problem as the wiper switch on some cars. They are easy to take appart and it only takes a cheapy soldering iron to fix.

traintech86 · 10-28-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by muffinman

i haven't seen one for the headlight switch but i can probably get you a switch cheap.

...so what you're sayin is, you know a guy who knows a guy who has a cousin who works for this 1 guy that might be able to get m one? gimme an estimate? ill try to take it apart but i might break it haha

muffinman · 10-28-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by traintech86

...so what you're sayin is, you know a guy who knows a guy who has a cousin who works for this 1 guy that might be able to get m one? gimme an estimate? ill try to take it apart but i might break it haha

i just found 2 MK1's saturday at the junkyard. 86 and an 88 that had the full interiors.

85silverna · 10-28-2009, 05:02 PM

or you could order one of mine. $10 plus shipping each....

10-24-2009, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
AustinTXMk1 Intermediate/ Adv Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 22 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Looking for a fully functioning Wiper Switch I have a wiper switch which does not return the wipers back to the bottom or starting position and I don't have the intermittent function (expect for the mist (manual) position). I'm located in Austin TX and have a 85 Mk1 (6/85). Anyone in a ~300 mi radius of Austin and knows of where one of these might be, I'd welcome a PM.

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10-26-2009, 02:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
85silverna Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 85 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I dont think the 85's went back to the bottom on thier own. i have a switch that works fine, but doesnt return the wipers to the bottom... intermittent worked fine. $18 shipped for it

10-26-2009, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
mr3 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 842 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Take it appart and solder it back up. If your wipers are in the up position as the resting position, your wiper motor has to be rotated 180 degrees.

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traintech86 Traintech86 on all im's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norfolk VA Posts: 913 Thanks: 13 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	hey muff, you got any of them write ups for the light switch? whenever i hit bumps my lights turn off and i have to jiggle the switch to make them work...

10-28-2009, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
mr3 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 842 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Light switch has the same problem as the wiper switch on some cars. They are easy to take appart and it only takes a cheapy soldering iron to fix.

10-28-2009, 05:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
85silverna Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 85 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	or you could order one of mine. $10 plus shipping each....