Hi all,

I have a Masterace Surf Year 1991. I am in New Zealand.

The interval switch for the windscreen wipers doesn't work anymore. Do you have an idea? Can somebody tell me where I find the module? I did a search on AceAnswers but nothing came up. If I switch to interval, it just doesn't do anyting. The wipers are ok in normal or fast.

Thanks a lot.

Cheers

Peter

- (#10345) PeterNZ, 21 Aug 03 16:38

Not an answer to your question - but sometimes a spray of WD40 (moisture dispersant)or similar can help clear the electric tracks on such switches. It got my indicators working on another vehicle I had (bad/dirty contacts in switch). May be worth a try before pulling things apart...

- (#10346) chris turner, 21 Aug 03 18:45

The interval setting is just a variable resistor. As Chris says, could be a bad contact. There'll be two wires from that to the module, and the module is under the dash. Can't remember where precisely. It's named wiper delay IIRC.

- (#10347) david miller, 22 Aug 03 1:33

Thank you both for your replies. I will try the WD40. Good idea, Chis.

Cheers

Peter

- (#10348) PeterNZ, 22 Aug 03 1:52

If all else fails that unit is out of the parts bin and not specific only to the Aces - shouldn't be too hard to find.

Dave.
- (#10349) DaveW, 22 Aug 03 2:06

Hi folks!
Could anyone very kindly guide me as to where I can find diagrams & explanations of how a windscreen wiper system actually works, also including how the cleaning fluid (or water) spray mechanism exactly functions please?
I'm not at all savvy in auto mechanics; but (I don't know why) I feel extremely curious about this topic.
Thanks in advance for your help & guidance.
Cheers.
Sian


- (#11009) Sian Lloyd-Webber, 4 Oct 03 22:38

This link is not yet on Ace Answers but it may help, though it's for post-92 Townaces ... http://mpvi.net/im/rm289e92/ewd/19wipers.gif

- (#11053) Dave Mason (Sussex), 6 Oct 03 5:22