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Big_Al

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Wiper stalk/switch
« on: 24 November 2012, 07:29:58 »
Advice required please : 2001 2.6 MV6 auto

Is it possible to replace the non variable intermittant wiper stalk  with the varible one .

The variable one simply increases or decreases time delay of the wiper sweep on intermittant with its roller adjuster (I think :-\)

Thinking that maybe the tall yellow relay may need to be changed to suit , also any TECH 2  programming required  :-\ :-\

TIA   Al :y
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #1 on: 24 November 2012, 10:25:22 »
check the maint guide on how to retrofit....
bit of wiring needed....

or fit a VW 99 relay :y
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #2 on: 24 November 2012, 11:09:38 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 24 November 2012, 10:25:22
check the maint guide on how to retrofit....
bit of wiring needed....

or fit a VW 99 relay :y

Go that way IMHO .. brilliantly simple ...  and it works !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I actually think it is better than the stalk method, as once used to it the "timing" is so easy to set  :)
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #3 on: 24 November 2012, 12:29:43 »
I prefer the variable stalk, I can't get on with the VW system.

Sadly, TBE has the equally annoying rain sensitive ones.
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #4 on: 24 November 2012, 16:59:23 »
thanks guys, ;)  i already have a replacement stalk   . . . but may just try the VW 99 route first to see how that goes  :y :y

Sorry, did not realise there was a Retro fit guide on here for it  :-[ :-[ :-[
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #5 on: 25 November 2012, 08:10:18 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 24 November 2012, 10:25:22
check the maint guide on how to retrofit....
bit of wiring needed....

or fit a VW 99 relay :y

good idea  :y
what is part (catalog) number of this vw 99 relay?
it would be easier to find

or could someone post a photo  :)
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #6 on: 25 November 2012, 14:01:49 »
VW part number is:- 357 955 531
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #8 on: 25 November 2012, 19:10:26 »
Got one on the 3.2, its no match for the previous way.

Its very quick and very easy with the old stalks, I find it frustrating using the relay.
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #9 on: 25 November 2012, 20:33:34 »
Quote from: tunnie on 25 November 2012, 19:10:26
Got one on the 3.2, its no match for the previous way.

Its very quick and very easy with the old stalks, I find it frustrating using the relay.

Must disagree .. I find the relay simple and intuitive ...

Its raining but not that hard....

single "flick" of the wiper, "up and off".... then when the screen is just about needing another, up to intermittent and leave it ....  relay will now give intermittent wipes at the time between  the flick and the select.  When you want to change the "timing" .. down to off and repeat the above ... timing is set by your "eyes", not by fiddling with a rheostat..  :)
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #10 on: 25 November 2012, 23:25:33 »
Oh I understand how I works, and first use is ok. What I like about old way is when on intermittent, you could easily flick down one click or two up and down, depending how weather changed.

With new one you have to cancel stalk and re-time, rather than just adjusting the dial, which is much quicker.
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #12 on: 26 November 2012, 17:51:44 »
Quote from: tunnie on 25 November 2012, 23:25:33
Oh I understand how I works, and first use is ok. What I like about old way is when on intermittent, you could easily flick down one click or two up and down, depending how weather changed.

With new one you have to cancel stalk and re-time, rather than just adjusting the dial, which is much quicker.
Agreed, I couldn't get on with the VW99, too much faffage.
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #13 on: 26 November 2012, 18:48:26 »
Are these vw relays reliable :-\ wondering new vs used :-\
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Re: Wiper stalk/switch
« Reply #14 on: 26 November 2012, 22:18:09 »
I am curious as to What is the usual time  delay for the standard non variable  intermittant  sweep before the VW99 mod is made?

As the OP on this thread I asked the question of upgrading because on the first position (intermittant )  the wipers sweep every 1.5 seconds .

I am thinking this is way to fast & must be  incorrect /a fault  :-\

When I recently brought the car there was no intermittant wipers working  at all. That first position of the switch did nothing . Then on speeds 1 & 2 they would not "park" , but just stop wherever you switched off.

Changed the tall yellow relay  & wipers now park fine but intermittant sweep time is as above ( only a 1.5 sec delay )

Does anyone know the part No. for the correct yellow relay. the one fitted now is 90 494 187 .

 :-[ :-[can't check the number of the old one that was in the car when I got it  as SWMBO chucked it out in the rubbish   ::) ::) ::)

TIA   Al :y

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