Intermittent wiper add on

[Mike Szadaj]

I came across this radio shack, intermittent wiper module. I have seen these in the past, and even have two or three of them in my collection, but I am stumped by the dual controls. The left thumb wheel is labeled interval, and the right is labeled sweeps. Interval is self evident, but I am wondering what the sweeps control does.

 

[SIPLOWGUY]

I am wondering what the sweeps control does.

I think it determines whether the wipers cycle more than once.

 

[Billccm]

When the wipers pass thru the park switch that is probably a counter that maintains the sweep. Nice feature.

 

[Unkle Krusty]

I have been asking about info for one of those for a while. No response. My van has a new wiper motor, 2 speed, but low is too fast. Any info would be appreciated

 

[SIPLOWGUY]

I have been asking about info for one of those for a while. No response. My van has a new wiper motor, 2 speed, but low is too fast. Any info would be appreciated

That "new" wiper motor may be defective.....

 

[69 Sleeper Bee]

This is from an old catalog.

 

[69 Sleeper Bee]

Oh and one more thing...

 

[Coelacanth]

I also have something like that, I stashed it away in one of my parts bins but never installed it. I have 3-position wipers so I don't know why (or if?) I bought it...

 

[copper67sat]

My 67 Satellite had something similar on it when I got it. It had a single knob that set the delay interval. Only problem was that the PO wired it in a way that the wipers stopped wherever they were on the windshield instead of at the park position. Knowing what I do now I think that could have been corrected. I took it off and threw it in a box years ago. Probably still have it somewhere.

 

[YY1]

I wonder if it is the number of passes the wipers make before they park between "on" intervals.

pause wipe pause

pause wipe wipe pause

etc.

 

[Unkle Krusty]

The pics of the wiper relay / delay systems, show old units. They used to be available. Does anyone know where to find one? I assume most modern vehicles have intermittent wipers, so the stores no longer stock them. I recall they came out in the early sixties.
My new wiper motor looks just like the old one, except the nut is 10mm, not 3/8. Works fine, just too fast on low.
Do you guys still have Radio Shack?