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2speed switch

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how would i wire up a side/headlight switch with relays to use it as a 2 speed window wiper switch.is it possible.
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You need a 2-speed wiper motor. Unlike typical heater motors that can be switched in series with an external resistor to vary the speed, wiper motors have two sets of internal windings. There are 2-speed wiper kits available that come with the motor, switch and matching wiring harness.
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Re: 2speed switch

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thankyou for answering my query about window wiper switch,i know i can buy a kit with the motor and switch,but i wanted to keep the dash looking
somewhat original.
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What year is the car - later carts had "flick" or toggle switches, and the switch for the 2-speed kit matches those. If you have the earlier pull on switches then that will be more difficult. You would have to get the kit and use a meter to work out which terminals were connected for which speed (including "off") and then look at a pull light switch to see if you could replicate using those terminals. the "off" connection is important to allow the self parking to operate; and that might be a problem with the lighting switch, although a jumper might be able to do it. Also, thge lighting switch would have an L rather than a W on the knob.
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Re: 2speed switch

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I know it is possible but I can't remember how since I did it many years ago and no longer have my Minor See the attached image which I think is for a Mini or Marina 2 speed wiper which I used some years ago.

By trial and error work out which connectors connect at positions 0, 1 and 2 for a spare light switch. Then use them for slow and fast as per the diagram.
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Re: 2speed switch

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THANKS for all the info.My car is 1963 traveller and has the pull switches,
it's covererd up outside so as soon as we get some dry days i'll tackle it.
thanks again graham.
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Re: 2speed switch

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Wiper motor are switched earth, so the park is in the motor by maintaining earth via a track contact, it then has a gap( open circuit) when wipers reach park position. With the switch in off it is not earthing so the motor stops. With the switch on it provides earth so the gap has no effect and wipers continue. As stated the two speed are switching different windings in the two speed motor.
Regards Bill
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