Electric Windshield Washer Conversion 914, Complete kit Options

[rothaus]

On the Porsche 914 the original windshield washer is operated by compressed air supplied from the Spare tire.

Here is the switch that replaces the original valve in the steering column. With this switch installed, an electrical washer pump can be operated with the wiper switch.

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I got some requests if it would be possible to have a complete kit available. So I put together a complete kit, and also have now options. It's not yet on the website, however here is the information with the options and prices.

Option 1: Switch only - $15.00 PLUS $5 s/h
Option 2: Relay kit only - $35.00 plus $6 s/h
Option 3: Switch and relay kit - $50.00 plus $6 s/h
Option 4: Option 3 plus pump - $72.00 plus $8 s/h

The switch is pre-wired and includes the mounting plate and some washer for adjustment if needed.

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The relay kit includes all wires, a fuse, and connectors, shrink tubing, bolt to mount the relay, as well the disc for the filler cap.

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Here is the wire diagram which will also be included in the step by step instructions.
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The switch can be ordered at http://carmagic.us/washer.html

Cheers
Engelbert

[BillC]

I installed one of these in my 914 a couple of weeks ago. Very straightforward installation, and basically went as well as you could expect.

A couple of minor points, though:

1. You'll have to drill out the hole in the wiper switch frame that the old valve pin goes through, since the pin in the new switch is a larger diameter. Do this carefully, so you don't damage the lever end that presses on the switch pin.
2. I added a plug on the switch wires, a little bit further out than the location for the stock harness plug, to allow the new wiring to be disconnected. If you don't do this, you'll need to pull all the new wiring if you ever want to remove the wiper switch or the column. Fortunately, with the hoses out of the way, there's plenty of room for a small plug to fit through the column. Maybe Rothaus can offer a plug/connector as an option?