wiper connection?

[RobW]

So I was at blackhawk farms last week and unfortunately had some significant visibility problems in the wet with no wipers. I know it sounds like a no-brainer but in the past I've been able to survive with just Rain-X. Unfortunately in some sections the speed just wasn't high enough and the wind wouldnt' clear out the water. It wasn't a very good feeling. =)

 

Anyways I still have the wiper assembly and motor in my car, but since the steering column has been stripped out I have none of the requisite switches or controls to make them function. I was wondering if someone know how the wiring to the motor works so that I might be able to rig up an existing spare toggle switch to get the wipers to go at a steady pace for when the need arises. It looks like there's 5 wires going into the motor. I'm willing to study the diagrams and do some testing, but figured this might be a problem others have solved.

 

Thanks

[Tim Comeau]

What's rain?

The column switch has multi settings for speeds. Put one back in, or grab any of those wires, because any speed will probably clear the windshield long enough to get you onto the next straight, (in line relay?) and yeah, rig a switch.

You really don't need to strip the car to that extent. I like to leave the wiper/turn indicator column wiring safely connected, then remove the wiper motor and blades. I can always reinstall the motor and wipers if I run somewhere where rain is a possibilty, which is almost never.

But, I am thinking about installing some solar panels on my roof and deleting my alternator!

[944-Spec#94]

So I was at blackhawk farms last week and unfortunately had some significant visibility problems in the wet with no wipers. I know it sounds like a no-brainer but in the past I've been able to survive with just Rain-X. Unfortunately in some sections the speed just wasn't high enough and the wind wouldnt' clear out the water. It wasn't a very good feeling. =)

 

Anyways I still have the wiper assembly and motor in my car, but since the steering column has been stripped out I have none of the requisite switches or controls to make them function. I was wondering if someone know how the wiring to the motor works so that I might be able to rig up an existing spare toggle switch to get the wipers to go at a steady pace for when the need arises. It looks like there's 5 wires going into the motor. I'm willing to study the diagrams and do some testing, but figured this might be a problem others have solved.

 

Thanks

 

My wiper controls gave out the Friday of the California Speedway weekend in 2005. That was before 3 days of hard rain and 1 race in a mix of and hail/rain that sent more 1 guy hidding off in the pits.

 

I rigged up a direct wire switch from the motor itself as I did not have time to trace down the problems. It works at 1 speed and the only probelm is that it does not stop in a "down" position. It just wipes and stops right were you turn off power. Not ideal, but it got me through the worst rain I have ever raced in and I never had any visibility issues.

 

There is a connector in the cowl maybe 6" from the motor. Otherwise you need to trace all the wires.

 

BTW... for those thinking about deleting stuff I suggest keeping the wiper motor. If it rains you will need at least the driver's side wiper running to ensure best visibility. No need for the passenger's side. I typically run without wiper arms on the car because they may add some drag. I carry a spare arm with me and install as needed.

 

On another stripping note. If you pull the headlight assemblies keep the wires for the lights just incase you want to run a night race. In 2000 I pulled my lights and only this past may did I use lights in the car for the first time. After almost 7 years I found the wires the stock lights still intact and after I installed the lights I just plugged them in and they worked.

 

ALSO... Keep the tail lights opearating at all times. If in a bad rain storm it is nice to have some rear lights so the cars behind you may see you in the spray.