Adding intermittent wipers to '00 RS?

Siper2 · 11-26-2003, 06:35 AM

Just wondering how much of a pain it might be (price, parts, installation all considered) to add an intermittent wiper system to my 2000 2.5RS.

It's certainly nothing I long for, but I think some of the newer cars have it, and they *are* a nice thing to have, when you're used to it.

Thanks-
Chris

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Ahzlon · 11-26-2003, 11:36 PM

my 00 rs has intermitent wipers.. but they only have one setting.. i know my older bronco and many newer cars have them so that u can adjust the timeing between wipes... anyone know of a mod that can go with this fellows question??

Roly · 11-27-2003, 07:11 AM

My 240sx had the same issue with just one setting, so I replaced the switch with one from the SE that had multiple settings and it worked. All I can say is look up other models that may have more than one setting for the wipers.

Fitz · 11-27-2003, 10:49 PM

*scratches head*

Now granted it has been awhile since I've driven my car... but I could have swore that the wipers had three settings; high, standard, and intermittent.

Do you mean an adjustable intermittent such as what is on the legacy and legacy limited's?

Fitz

Ahzlon · 11-28-2003, 12:59 AM

not sure... i'm just goin by what i had on my 88 bronco.. it had a standard .. high.. and adjustable intermitent... same with an Aerostar that we had..... you could make time between wipes nearly 30 sec up to nearly as fast as standard... did.. the legacy have something like this???

Siper2 · 11-28-2003, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fitz
*scratches head*

Now granted it has been awhile since I've driven my car... but I could have swore that the wipers had three settings; high, standard, and intermittent.

Do you mean an adjustable intermittent such as what is on the legacy and legacy limited's?

Fitz

Yep. Sorry Mark, didn't mean to throw you off-kilter.

Yes, we do have one setting for "intermittent" before the low and high-speed wipe. But what I'm looking for is the rotating setting at the end of the wiper stalk that allows you to adjust that setting's interval. That's what I meant.

As mentioned, I'm pretty sure some of the newer Subaru models have it. I'm wondering perhaps which ones (or maybe it's just the Legacies, like you said), and if anyone has done it, how difficult it'd be. I'm not sure if there's wiring involved or what....

-S2-

ydant · 11-28-2003, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Siper2
As mentioned, I'm pretty sure some of the newer Subaru models have it. I'm wondering perhaps which ones

'04 WRX does.

-y

Puckaveli · 11-29-2003, 01:08 PM

My intermittant wiper system is more or less rain-x.

Siper2 · 11-30-2003, 01:47 PM

Puck,

Yeah but I've tried Rain-X and don't like it so much. *shrug*

Hmm, okay an '04 WRX. Now... who knows what components I'd need, say if someone were selling parts out of a wrecked car?

-S2-

ydant · 11-30-2003, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Siper2
Now... who knows what components I'd need, say if someone were selling parts out of a wrecked car?

Judging by the schematic, everything is contained in the switch. It's hard to tell without seeing the schematic for your car what you'd need.

If you want, I can send you a copy of that page of the service manual - send me a pm or email.

Cheers,

-y

Zypper · 11-30-2003, 06:05 PM

You probably just need to find a stalk with this feature.

Layman · 11-30-2003, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Siper2
Just wondering how much of a pain it might be (price, parts, installation all considered) to add an intermittent wiper system to my 2000 2.5RS.

It's certainly nothing I long for, but I think some of the newer cars have it, and they *are* a nice thing to have, when you're used to it.

Thanks-
Chris

Man, this would be really nice to have actually. I want to know how this works out.

Siper2 · 12-03-2003, 09:23 PM

ydant,

You can Email it if you want. siper2@netzero.net

Thanks, that'd be great!!

Now then.... How does one find someone willing to give one up?

Junked '04s won't be easy to find, for a while. Time to start watchin' the FS ads. Heh.

-S2-

LetItSnow · 12-04-2003, 10:39 PM

My girlfriend's '02 OBS has variable wipers with the dial (as opposed to hi-lo).

HappyEeyore · 12-05-2003, 09:57 AM

does anyone know if you can just change out the stalk and have it work? I know I could with my Focus ... would be interested in doing this w/ the RS

dedrooster · 12-05-2003, 09:59 AM

I am pretty sure any wrx should have the dial (and maybe any new age impreza '02-'04?), and the wiper stalk on my brother's '97 legacy appears to be identical so I am sure you wont have too much trouble finding one. I'd like to know how this mod goes I have considered it myself.

charlie

Layman · 02-05-2004, 09:46 AM

Has anybody looked into this further?

avk · 02-05-2004, 01:05 PM

I once checked the schematics for gen.1, and the wiring looks the same between adjustable and non-adjustable switches. Both have a timer circuit inside to send a series of pulses that produce single swipes, same as if you were momentarily pulling on the stalk. I am waiting for a used wagon-type switch to come by.

Layman · 02-08-2004, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by avk
I once checked the schematics for gen.1, and the wiring looks the same between adjustable and non-adjustable switches. Both have a timer circuit inside to send a series of pulses that produce single swipes, same as if you were momentarily pulling on the stalk. I am waiting for a used wagon-type switch to come by.

Very cool.

Please keep us updated.

avk · 02-10-2004, 09:58 AM

OK, I have an answer that applies to '98-'01 Impreza: an adjustable wiper switch 83119FC100 for '98-'02 Forester S is a direct replacement and can be installed after removing the steering column covers. Those with coupes and sedans would end up with an unneeded rear wiper switch, but I believe the wiring plug will still match the harness.

Layman · 02-10-2004, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by avk
OK, I have an answer that applies to '98-'01 Impreza: an adjustable wiper switch 83119FC100 for '98-'02 Forester S is a direct replacement and can be installed after removing the steering column covers. Those with coupes and sedans would end up with an unneeded rear wiper switch, but I believe the wiring plug will still match the harness.

Thanks for the research.

Now I just need to find it for less than the $77 subaruparts.com has it listed for.

Is that just the wiper stalk off a '98-'02 Forester S?

avk · 02-11-2004, 01:13 AM

You're welcome. This came along before I could find out what to do on an older car. The part is a box with a stalk and a wire plug, it screws onto the switch housing.

11-26-2003, 06:35 AM	#1
Siper2 Scooby Guru Member#: 1134 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Dillsburg, PA Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328xi wagon Silver	Adding intermittent wipers to '00 RS? Just wondering how much of a pain it might be (price, parts, installation all considered) to add an intermittent wiper system to my 2000 2.5RS. It's certainly nothing I long for, but I think some of the newer cars have it, and they are a nice thing to have, when you're used to it. Thanks- Chris * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-10-2004, 09:58 AM	#20
avk Scooby Specialist Member#: 17252 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: '06 WX8 59E	OK, I have an answer that applies to '98-'01 Impreza: an adjustable wiper switch 83119FC100 for '98-'02 Forester S is a direct replacement and can be installed after removing the steering column covers. Those with coupes and sedans would end up with an unneeded rear wiper switch, but I believe the wiring plug will still match the harness. Last edited by avk; 02-10-2004 at 10:42 PM.

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11-26-2003, 11:36 PM	#2
Ahzlon Scooby Specialist Member#: 45216 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Essex, Vermont Vehicle: 2005 Baja Turbo Silver	my 00 rs has intermitent wipers.. but they only have one setting.. i know my older bronco and many newer cars have them so that u can adjust the timeing between wipes... anyone know of a mod that can go with this fellows question??

11-27-2003, 07:11 AM	#3
Roly Scooby Newbie Member#: 48450 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Miami Vehicle: 1999 2.5RS Silverthorn	My 240sx had the same issue with just one setting, so I replaced the switch with one from the SE that had multiple settings and it worked. All I can say is look up other models that may have more than one setting for the wipers.

11-27-2003, 10:49 PM	#4
Fitz Scooby Guru Member#: 1426 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Goffstown, NH Vehicle: '07 335xi, '07 ZX6R SV650 Race Bike	scratches head Now granted it has been awhile since I've driven my car... but I could have swore that the wipers had three settings; high, standard, and intermittent. Do you mean an adjustable intermittent such as what is on the legacy and legacy limited's? Fitz

11-28-2003, 12:59 AM	#5
Ahzlon Scooby Specialist Member#: 45216 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Essex, Vermont Vehicle: 2005 Baja Turbo Silver	not sure... i'm just goin by what i had on my 88 bronco.. it had a standard .. high.. and adjustable intermitent... same with an Aerostar that we had..... you could make time between wipes nearly 30 sec up to nearly as fast as standard... did.. the legacy have something like this???

11-29-2003, 01:08 PM	#8
Puckaveli Scooby Specialist Member#: 1518 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Stow, OH Vehicle: 00 2.5RS Silver	My intermittant wiper system is more or less rain-x.

11-30-2003, 01:47 PM	#9
Siper2 Scooby Guru Member#: 1134 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Dillsburg, PA Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328xi wagon Silver	Puck, Yeah but I've tried Rain-X and don't like it so much. shrug Hmm, okay an '04 WRX. Now... who knows what components I'd need, say if someone were selling parts out of a wrecked car? -S2-

11-30-2003, 06:05 PM	#11
Zypper Scooby Newbie Member#: 5201 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Oakdale, CA Vehicle: '02 WRX Wagon '11 Versys 650	You probably just need to find a stalk with this feature.

12-03-2003, 09:23 PM	#13
Siper2 Scooby Guru Member#: 1134 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Dillsburg, PA Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328xi wagon Silver	ydant, You can Email it if you want. siper2@netzero.net Thanks, that'd be great!! Now then.... How does one find someone willing to give one up? Junked '04s won't be easy to find, for a while. Time to start watchin' the FS ads. Heh. -S2-

12-04-2003, 10:39 PM	#14
LetItSnow Scooby Specialist Member#: 38222 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Cicero, NY Vehicle: '10 &'12 Foresters another Miata convert	My girlfriend's '02 OBS has variable wipers with the dial (as opposed to hi-lo).

12-05-2003, 09:57 AM	#15
HappyEeyore NASIOC Supporter Member#: 29400 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Port St. John, FL Vehicle: 2001 BRP 2.5RS 251,xxx and counting :)	does anyone know if you can just change out the stalk and have it work? I know I could with my Focus ... would be interested in doing this w/ the RS

12-05-2003, 09:59 AM	#16
dedrooster Scooby Newbie Member#: 32278 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS SRP Sedan MB 190E 2.3-16v	I am pretty sure any wrx should have the dial (and maybe any new age impreza '02-'04?), and the wiper stalk on my brother's '97 legacy appears to be identical so I am sure you wont have too much trouble finding one. I'd like to know how this mod goes I have considered it myself. charlie

02-05-2004, 09:46 AM	#17
Layman Scooby Specialist Member#: 3717 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Army of Northern Virginia Vehicle: MKV GTI - tite! bikes with pedals	Has anybody looked into this further?

02-05-2004, 01:05 PM	#18
avk Scooby Specialist Member#: 17252 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: '06 WX8 59E	I once checked the schematics for gen.1, and the wiring looks the same between adjustable and non-adjustable switches. Both have a timer circuit inside to send a series of pulses that produce single swipes, same as if you were momentarily pulling on the stalk. I am waiting for a used wagon-type switch to come by.

02-11-2004, 01:13 AM	#22
avk Scooby Specialist Member#: 17252 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: '06 WX8 59E	You're welcome. This came along before I could find out what to do on an older car. The part is a box with a stalk and a wire plug, it screws onto the switch housing.