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10-30-2005 #1
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Automatic wiper control
Anybody ever use the Raintronic automatic wiper control (#87317, 81718) from Hella? It has a relay and a sensor to detect amount of rain, snow, ect. and automatically adjust wiper speed to keep windshield clear. I've never seen one before and thought about ordering a few for my store but then I read the application chart and it only lists import brands like Volvo, Mercedes, Bmw, etc. No mention of being universal or for domestic cars. The application page goes back as far as early 80's Volkswagens. I wonder how easy it'd be to modify? -Jabin
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10-30-2005 #2
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I had wondered if such a thing was possible (detect amount of rain and adjust accordingly). If you do order one, post up how it looks?
10-30-2005 #3
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My mother-in-laws 05 Z4 has it. I have spent some time in it and the auto wiper system is incredible. It works really well. You don't ever have to touch the wiper controls. I would be interested if it could be installed on a 68 Camaro cleanly
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10-31-2005 #4
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I believe Hella makes these for a lot of the higher end auto manufacturers so as soon as I talk to a tech I'll find out what can be doen to modify or install one on a standard GM platform. -Jabin
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11-01-2005 #5
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Well, I talke dwith Hella today and they have stopped production of their automatic wiper control due to lack of interest among the aftermarket crowd it seems. They did make a universal type of control but that, too is no longer available. Weird thing is, this only applies to the US market-they still make them overseas for that market but they have no way to bring them here for so little a demand. Oh, well-I tried. I'll see what else I can dig up on this item though-as in a foreign supplier. -Jabin
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11-11-2005 #6
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Check this out! You gotta love the internet.
http://www.mps-shop.com/PickupSuvs/p...TRD49TQJ6S7V91
11-13-2005 #7
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But it looks like the same kit offered for OEM BMW's, Mercedes, VW's, etc.-not compatible (yet) with domestic cars-I wish I could find an actual wiring schematic for it-it shouldn't be hard to figure out. -Jabin
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