Delay Wiper Switch

[JHunter]

You may have been one of the 6,000 plus guys that viewed my thread on developing a switch that will operate a modern GM wiper motor that includes delay/mist settings - if not, you can check it out here: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?93298-Delay-Wipers-uncovered.

Many people want to put a late model delay wiper system in their vintage vehicle, but for most this has meant buying a kit for more than $300.oo. It's widely known that the source of the wiper motor in the kit's available from vendors is from late model GM passenger cars. What has eluded many hobbyists is how to control the motor. The wiper motor has the ability to provide a Mist setting, 4 different Delay settings as well as a Low and High speed setting. Most people that install the wiper motor in their cars are stuck with only having high and low speed because no one sells a rotary switch with the required properties to allow the delay function to operate - until now.

But here's where my switch is different from what is available on the market now (besides being significantly cheaper) - the ability to link the wiper motor to your washer pump. While neither the wiper motor nor the switch have provisions for a washer function, what I have been able to do is provide a link between the washer and wiper so that when you activate your windshield washer to pump fluid, the wiper will automatically engage and clean the windshield. The kit that is currently on the market requires the same use of a separate switch for the washer function as my switch requires, but also requires you to manually turn on the wiper. That means if there is something you need to clean from your windshield you have to work two switches - less than ideal if you're trying to clean your windshield. With my switch you can effortlessly clean your windshield by pushing one button - and the wiper turns off on its own after it has made several wipes to clean and dry your windshield.

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I've built a website that will give you all the info you need to install the switch (you supply the GM wiper motor - details on the page) into just about any car. Here's the address to the page I built: https://sites.google.com/site/huntersswitch/

I'm selling the switch for $110.00 which includes shipping. Please check out the webpage, there's a video showing the switch as well as wiring diagrams, source vehicles for the wiper motor and more. If you have any questions, please post them, PM me or use the link on the webpage.

I accept check (preferred) or PayPal.


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[73z-6sp]

That looks really cool! Id dare say you're a genious! The washer function makes it so much better than the simple delay or low/high speeds. I think I need to get one of these. Question is...will it operate my <<clears throat>> DSE Wiper?

[JHunter]

Thanks 73z - my highschool teachers would beg to differ with you regarding my intelligence but I appreciate it lol. The switch wil work with, eh hem, the aforementioned brand :-). For those that have purchased that kit, my switch will plug right up, but for those that haven't made that investment, using my switch and a motor from a junkyard or parts house will save some coin and net the added washer to wiper connection. (But you still have to use a separate washer switch - for anyone wondering what I'm talking about, check out the video above).

[brycedrue]

Have any pics of the switch installed in a 69 camaro? I have a covans classic dash and curious to see how it would look

[JHunter]

Bryce - I don't have any pictures of the switch installed on a '69 yet. I did have someone order a switch to install in a '69 Camaro, and believe he was using the covan dash or making his own, but I haven't gotten any updates or pictures from him.
I did research the possibility of making a slider switch that would provide the same functionality as my rotary switch and even looked at modifying the original slider switch, but came up empty handed. I know you're asking about the rotary style that I'm selling, but thought I'd throw that out so you (all) know that I struck out on slider style switches. Basically it takes a fair amount of horizontal movement to hit all 9 switching positions so the slider would be noticeably longer/larger than the factory switch.
Back to your original question (sorry for the sidetrack lol), you could most likely use any factory round knob on my switch as long as it has, or could be drilled out to have, a 3/8" hole in the knob. The switch has a flat cut into the stalk so you can attach the knob with a set screw. I think if your starting from scratch or using a dash insert without the cutout for the factory switch it'll look great.
As yet another side note - I welcome pictures and comments from anyone who has installed the switch. I plan on updating the website with which makes/models people have installed the switches on so others can pick up helpful hints on how to mount the motor, as the switch portion is usually a straight forward job of remove old / install new and plug in.

[JHunter]

Bump - I've got several built and ready to ship.

[Roberts68]

I would buy one if I didn't already have serial #001:twothumbs

[raustinss]

Quick question does the knob come off easily if I chose to use another one and also would this set up work with 70 Chevelle with the "parked" wiper system?

[JHunter]

Quick question does the knob come off easily if I chose to use another one and also would this set up work with 70 Chevelle with the "parked" wiper system?

raustinss - The shaft of the switch is 3/8" diameter, with a 'flat' cut in to one side. Any knob with a 3/8" hole (or one with a smaller hole that can be drilled out to 3/8") will work either as a press-fit or if it has a set screw (which seems to common).
Short answer on the "parking" question is yes, the switch will allow the wiper motor to park - that is actually a function of the constant 12v to the motor itself. When power is cut to the wiper motor from the switch, the motor will continue to turn until it returns to its home position. However, I want to make sure we're talking about the same thing when we say "park" because that could cause a problem when you pick up your wiper motor. The wiper motor from Cadillacs (source info is on my website) only returns to its normal stopped position when turned off which is at the base of the window. However if by park you mean "recess", which is when the wiper stops at the bottom of the window (like parking), but then recesses to conceal the wiper arms behind/below the hood line, then you wont want the Cadillac motor, it only "parks". My switch will work both wiper motors, but I haven't seen anyone that was able to find a modern donor vehicle that has the "recess" option. Hope that makes sense. If you do a YouTube search for "windshield wiper recessed" one of DSE's videos will come up and it shows the mechanics behind recessing the wiper arms.


I would buy one if I didn't already have serial #001:twothumbs

Robert - I hope you kept the switch in its original packaging - that thing will be worth a lot of money in a few years! lol