Wiper switch query
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Wiper switch query
After reading the "You know you drive a dent ..........", mention was made about a mid '80s Bronco intermittent wiper switch being used in a former regular non intermittent Dent, sounded interesting. I looked at RA, they list both types for my '77, but the intermittent one has a separate ground wire. Terminals look the same, switch otherwise looks the same. I can understand ground wire for a heater type timer.
Query ... Anyone else tried this?
I'm thinking about it, think it'd be better than a separate add on wiper delay control.
Query ... Anyone else tried this?
I'm thinking about it, think it'd be better than a separate add on wiper delay control.
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After reading the "You know you drive a dent ..........", mention was made about a mid '80s Bronco intermittent wiper switch being used in a former regular non intermittent Dent, sounded interesting. I looked at RA, they list both types for my '77, but the intermittent one has a separate ground wire. Terminals look the same, switch otherwise looks the same. I can understand ground wire for a heater type timer.
Query ... Anyone else tried this?
I'm thinking about it, think it'd be better than a separate add on wiper delay control.
Query ... Anyone else tried this?
I'm thinking about it, think it'd be better than a separate add on wiper delay control.
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And those use the separate module as well. It plugged into the factory switch, but the timing module was separate.
You had to have the interconnect harness but it was relatively easy plug-and-play.
My 79 had one from the factory and I picked one out of a 78 or 79 to put in my old bronco.
Are the 80 and newer models supposed to be better?
And I’m sure I’ll have a forehead slapping moment, but who is RA?
You had to have the interconnect harness but it was relatively easy plug-and-play.
My 79 had one from the factory and I picked one out of a 78 or 79 to put in my old bronco.
Are the 80 and newer models supposed to be better?
And I’m sure I’ll have a forehead slapping moment, but who is RA?
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I used a module and switch out of an 80's truck and it worked fine. The only issue that I had was that the washer pump wouldn't work with the new setup. I searched online and found with certain years, you had to reconfigure the pins (they are removable). Once I switched one or two wires (too long ago to remember) to different locations, everything works fine now.
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We did this mod to our truck. We got the delay box from eBay and I think the proper switch form RA.
Bronco Graveyard has the delay boxes for 100.00.
I think I paid 75 used so not too bad for new.
Several suppliers carry the switch.
I It is plug and play. Plus a ground wire iirc.
Bronco Graveyard has the delay boxes for 100.00.
I think I paid 75 used so not too bad for new.
Several suppliers carry the switch.
I It is plug and play. Plus a ground wire iirc.
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Middle 80's XLT's came with them standard. If you have a pick and pull, I check them all. If **** rotated counterclock wise your golden. Wire as WYRM if washer don't work Switch, T harness and module. Don't drop the module. This and cruise are great swaps. Not just the Broncos, the pickups on XLTs.
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The delay wiper set up is available in reproduction. https://shop.broncograveyard.com/searchprods.asp
Number Dummy info below....
Two differenttypes of windshield wipers, two differentwiper switches. Two speed wiper switches have a low & high speed.
Intermittent (delay) wipers were optional on 1973/79 F100/350's and 1978/79 Bronco's. Intermittent is not another name for low speed!
DOOZ-17A553-A.. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Notused with intermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-896) / Marked: D0OB-17A553-A orD/ Obsolete
1973/79 F100/350 / 1978/79 Bronco // 1970/71 Fairlane/Torino/Montego / 1970/72 Maverick/Comet.
SUSANVILLE FORD in Susanville CA = 530-257-2137.
NOS ONLY in San Jose CA = 800-667-6659.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY= 606-787-5293.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH = 800-543-4959.
D1OZ-17A553-A.. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Used withintermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-1010) / Marked: D1OB-17A553-AA/ Obsolete
1973/79 F100/350 / 1978/79 Bronco // 1971 Fairlane/Torino/Montego.
NOS ONLY
BURNS FORD in Burns OR = 541-573-7278.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS
GREEN SALES CO.
And D1OZ-17A553-A.. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Used with intermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-1010) / Marked: D1OB-17A553-AA / Obsolete
DON'S TRUCK SALES in Fairbank IA= 319-365-2751.
MCDONALD OBSOLETE PARTS CO. in Rockport IN= 812-359-4965.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY= 606-787-5293.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH= 800-543-4959.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC = 800-476-9653.
There are TWO different intermittent wiper governors. 1973/77 is one type, 1978/79 is another.
D3TZ-17C476-A(replaced D1ZZ-17C476-A) Intermittent Wiper Governor / Obsolete
Number Dummy info below....
Two differenttypes of windshield wipers, two differentwiper switches. Two speed wiper switches have a low & high speed.
Intermittent (delay) wipers were optional on 1973/79 F100/350's and 1978/79 Bronco's. Intermittent is not another name for low speed!
DOOZ-17A553-A.. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Notused with intermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-896) / Marked: D0OB-17A553-A orD/ Obsolete
1973/79 F100/350 / 1978/79 Bronco // 1970/71 Fairlane/Torino/Montego / 1970/72 Maverick/Comet.
SUSANVILLE FORD in Susanville CA = 530-257-2137.
NOS ONLY in San Jose CA = 800-667-6659.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY= 606-787-5293.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH = 800-543-4959.
D1OZ-17A553-A.. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Used withintermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-1010) / Marked: D1OB-17A553-AA/ Obsolete
1973/79 F100/350 / 1978/79 Bronco // 1971 Fairlane/Torino/Montego.
NOS ONLY
BURNS FORD in Burns OR = 541-573-7278.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS
GREEN SALES CO.
And D1OZ-17A553-A.. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Used with intermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-1010) / Marked: D1OB-17A553-AA / Obsolete
DON'S TRUCK SALES in Fairbank IA= 319-365-2751.
MCDONALD OBSOLETE PARTS CO. in Rockport IN= 812-359-4965.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY= 606-787-5293.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH= 800-543-4959.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC = 800-476-9653.
There are TWO different intermittent wiper governors. 1973/77 is one type, 1978/79 is another.
D3TZ-17C476-A(replaced D1ZZ-17C476-A) Intermittent Wiper Governor / Obsolete
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THANK YOU ALL.
I have an aftermarket kit with a module I had bought long long ago, then lost in a cabinet and forgot about. I have re-found it, it'snever been opened so I don't know what's in the kit, but for my uses, it might be the way I go.
I have an aftermarket kit with a module I had bought long long ago, then lost in a cabinet and forgot about. I have re-found it, it'snever been opened so I don't know what's in the kit, but for my uses, it might be the way I go.
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