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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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can you rig a dimmer light switch to make you windshield wipers go slower or faster? my wipers on my 64 only have one speed and its kinda annoying
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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why wouldn't you just change the swich, or wiper motor. The cause of the problem
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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a dimmer switch doesn't alter voltage to your headlights. It just sends the same voltage to lights of different wattage ratings.


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