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Specifics on Programmable Wiper Relay? 850

posted by  Ken Temkin on  Wed Jun 29 11:04 CST 2011
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From various searches, it is apparent that the Programmable Wiper Relay (that allow you to adjust the delay interval on the intermittent setting) was original equipment on certain Volkswagons and/or other German/Swedish (Bosh-equipt) cars of the the 1990s.

There is a tremendous amount of misinformation out there as to which version of this relay works with the 850.

Does anyone know what cars this special relay came on, and what relay is the one that will actually work?

I know that the relay is available from IDP, but I'm looking to find one in a junkyard.

Anyone know?








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    Specifics on Programmable Wiper Relay? 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Thu Jun 30 10:12 CST 2011
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    I installed an IPD relay and I am thinking of putting the original back in. Why? Because once I set the interval, I find it very difficult to change the interval if the rain intensity changes. Most of the time, the delay will become less than 1 second, when I wanted less than 30 seconds.

    In other words, it can be a pain! When the interval should be every 30 seconds or so, instead of the OEM 7 seconds, I just push the wiper stalk down for a single wipe. When I get tired of manually wiping, it usually means that the 7 second interval is good.

    If you want, I can climb under the steering wheel (not fun) and get the IPD relay out to ship to you. I was thinking of just leaving the OEM with the V70R when I sell it.

    Klaus
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    Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.








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      Specifics on Programmable Wiper Relay? 850

      posted by  Ken Temkin on  Thu Jun 30 15:45 CST 2011
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      Klaus, that is very generous, but don't bother.

      I've lived this long without variable intermittent wipers on my 850, I think I'll take your experience to heart and live without them period.

      Thanks.

      Ken








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      Specifics on Programmable Wiper Relay? 850

      posted by  Ken Temkin on  Thu Jun 30 15:45 CST 2011
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      Klaus, that is very generous, but don't bother.

      I've lived this long without variable intermittent wipers on my 850, I think I'll take your experience to heart and live without them period.

      Thanks.

      Ken








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      Specifics on Programmable Wiper Relay? 850

      posted by  B.B. on  Thu Jun 30 15:43 CST 2011
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      Hiya Klaus,

      I just installed the IPD delay relay, and yes it's a pain in the neck and back
      to scrunch under there to do those relays. It's a good job for a circus midget.

      Mine sets OK, but I find that you need to start new when resetting the interval,
      then wait to the desired time and set it with the wiper stalk.
      Mine adjusts easily as advertised.

      Bill







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