Wipers

Post by **PaulJohnson** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 2:27 am

Hello Everyone.

I would just like to know would it be possible if I changed the wipers switch (2-way) to a 3way switch (Ie side/headlamp) could I connect somthing that would make my wipers work on a Intermeadent setting eg every 7-seconds???.

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 8:53 am

Hi Paul years ago there used to be a switch that linked to a reostat device that enabled an intermitant function but I have not seen it for years, I believe the only way to achieve it is to use one of Birmingham Minor Centres Gismos which I think come from a mini.

Post by **Cam** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 10:29 am

or if you are OK with wiring you could always use the timer relay unit from a modern car out of the scrap yard.

Post by **ColinP** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 5:07 pm

Paul,

A company called "Maplin" used to produce a diy kit for variable intermittant wipe - a friend fitted one to a Maxi long ago. Depends on how handy you are with a soldering iron....
Be careful with the polirity if you're using solid state bits ...

Colin

Post by **grainger** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 6:58 pm

hi

yes, maplin still do it ... its a velleman kit for £15 - item number VE03D, you can change the delay on it. they do various automotive kits including an ignition amplifier ... anyone ever used them ?

cheers
grainger

Post by **Cam** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 7:13 pm

I used to sell them in about 1992, but I have never used one.