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....

AustinTXMk1 · 01-23-2010, 12:23 PM

The write up that Muffinman supplied did the trick, great resource!! Now if I can only figure out what's not working on my headlight retract system! I can manually close them, and they open when I flip the switch, but they won't retract when flip the switch to the off position...

PS sorry to be soo long with a response, but it's been a busy end of year and beginning 2010!!

muffinman · 01-26-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinTXMk1

The write up that Muffinman supplied did the trick, great resource!! Now if I can only figure out what's not working on my headlight retract system! I can manually close them, and they open when I flip the switch, but they won't retract when flip the switch to the off position...

PS sorry to be soo long with a response, but it's been a busy end of year and beginning 2010!!

Have you checked the relays?

AustinTXMk1 · 01-26-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by muffinman

Have you checked the relays?

Yeah, Tested both that I have and they both fail the continuity test, particularly between pins 2 and 3, 2 and 5 and 3 and 5. Took one and tried the soldier trick, and no joy... No change in the continuity test.

mr2tim · 01-29-2010, 09:52 AM

Hey Austin and all..about those headlights

You might check the cylindrical 5 wire connector underneath the headlights. It's engineered to rest upside down and collects water (and corrosion) on the interior due to rubber gasket shrinkage at the top. As mr3 indicated, this too can be corrected with a soldering gun after you cut out this bogus connector and reconnect the wires to each other. It's a simple procedure.

4 of my 5 cars have had this problem.

The relays are generally bulletproof unless the system has been tampered with.

As Jackstand keeps telling us look to the wiring first.

muffinman · 01-29-2010, 09:56 AM

hey Tim

i searched around for those pics you posted before of that connector for the headlight motor but couldn't find them. maybe you can post them again for him.

mr2tim · 02-01-2010, 09:12 AM

Here's my last set of pictures on the Forum about this problem connector that affects many aspects of the headlight function.

It's easy to work on if you pull the headlight bulb.

Tim

Thanks for askin' Muff

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AustinTXMk1 Intermediate/ Adv Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 33 Thanks: 6 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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AustinTXMk1 Intermediate/ Adv Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 33 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Wiper Switch Write-up The write up that Muffinman supplied did the trick, great resource!! Now if I can only figure out what's not working on my headlight retract system! I can manually close them, and they open when I flip the switch, but they won't retract when flip the switch to the off position... PS sorry to be soo long with a response, but it's been a busy end of year and beginning 2010!!

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mr2tim SUPERcharZed ToyZ RacZer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,789 Thanks: 8 Thanked 118 Times in 111 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Defectively engineered headlight connector Here's my last set of pictures on the Forum about this problem connector that affects many aspects of the headlight function. It's easy to work on if you pull the headlight bulb. Tim Thanks for askin' Muff Attached Thumbnails

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85silverna OT's PIMP(le) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarence NY Posts: 678 Thanks: 2 Thanked 33 Times in 32 Posts iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	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

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mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,406 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	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 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Japan Posts: 1,799 Thanks: 27 Thanked 47 Times in 43 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	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 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,406 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	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 OT's PIMP(le) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarence NY Posts: 678 Thanks: 2 Thanked 33 Times in 32 Posts iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	or you could order one of mine. $10 plus shipping each....

01-29-2010, 09:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
mr2tim SUPERcharZed ToyZ RacZer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,789 Thanks: 8 Thanked 118 Times in 111 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Hey Austin and all..about those headlights You might check the cylindrical 5 wire connector underneath the headlights. It's engineered to rest upside down and collects water (and corrosion) on the interior due to rubber gasket shrinkage at the top. As mr3 indicated, this too can be corrected with a soldering gun after you cut out this bogus connector and reconnect the wires to each other. It's a simple procedure. 4 of my 5 cars have had this problem. The relays are generally bulletproof unless the system has been tampered with. As Jackstand keeps telling us look to the wiring first.

01-29-2010, 09:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
muffinman U-P-G-R-A-Y-E-D-D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 5,878 Thanks: 53 Thanked 282 Times in 271 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	hey Tim i searched around for those pics you posted before of that connector for the headlight motor but couldn't find them. maybe you can post them again for him.