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> 1976 Windshield Wiper Switch, What Did I Do Wrong?
Jim C
post Jul 11 2024, 06:34 AM
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Recently on a rare occasion I was caught in the rain, I noticed that I did not have two speed wiper function. One click up started the wipers, but the second click up was no change in speed. I do not have the intermittent wipers option, at least there is no bracket and relay installed. The wiper switch seemed well used and since I also needed to replace the turn signal switch I figured to kill two birds. Both switches are installed, but now the wipers operate in the lowest (off) position, turn off in the middle (on) position, and remain off in the uppermost position so I still only one wiper speed. The replacement switch was supposedly for a 1975-1976 914. I can live with it since I do have wipers and never intentionally drive in the rain, but... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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post Jul 11 2024, 09:35 AM
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probably have the pin sequence off

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Recently on a rare occasion I was caught in the rain, I noticed that I did not have two speed wiper function. One click up started the wipers, but the second click up was no change in speed. I do not have the intermittent wipers option, at least there is no bracket and relay installed. The wiper switch seemed well used and since I also needed to replace the turn signal switch I figured to kill two birds. Both switches are installed, but now the wipers operate in the lowest (off) position, turn off in the middle (on) position, and remain off in the uppermost position so I still only one wiper speed. The replacement switch was supposedly for a 1975-1976 914. I can live with it since I do have wipers and never intentionally drive in the rain, but... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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post Jul 11 2024, 11:25 AM
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As the good Dr said. Your off somewhere.

All the way down is intermittent
2nd is off
1up is slow
2up is fast
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post Jul 11 2024, 12:09 PM
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You mean where the switch plugs into the harness at the base of the steering column cover?
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post Jul 11 2024, 07:34 PM
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Yes
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post Jul 12 2024, 06:54 AM
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Checked and rechecked and all five pins seated.
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post Jul 12 2024, 07:53 AM
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QUOTE(Jim C @ Jul 12 2024, 05:54 AM) *

Checked and rechecked and all five pins seated.

Some of the aftermarket switches had the pins in the wrong spot. Did you verify the wires are in the correct spot? Otherwise you might have to hard wire the wiper motor to make sure its not bad.
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post Jul 12 2024, 08:24 AM
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Jim, I have both the OEM used and OEM replacement switches that I can take pic's of if you need to check the wiring of your switch.
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post Jul 12 2024, 09:46 AM
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Jim, I have both the OEM used and OEM replacement switches that I can take pic's of if you need to check the wiring of your switch.

That may be helpful. Thanks!
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post Jul 14 2024, 05:41 PM
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Here you go. Three different switches. Should be a good view in one of these pics.Attached Image
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post Jul 15 2024, 07:30 AM
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