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> Windshield Washer Conversion, From Water Valve Control to Microswitch
Aaron Cox
post Feb 8 2007, 01:23 AM
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and a 924 wiper switch is IDENTICAL and has the switch built in... (early 924!)

I did it myself. looks stock. switch bolts in.... pull the stalk and it runs the pump.

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post Feb 8 2007, 01:32 AM
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I used the stock switch for mine. No problems.
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post Feb 8 2007, 01:52 AM
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924 switch works perfect. Not as cheap as the way you did but its a plug and play.
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post Feb 8 2007, 02:21 AM
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Very clever.
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post Feb 8 2007, 12:11 PM
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When I first got my car (nearly 20 years ago), I used a modified door switch and a relay. There was an article in Pano 25-30 years ago. (I'm sure it's in UpFixin somewhere)

I used an old 911 pump.
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post Feb 8 2007, 12:32 PM
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Aa... where's my switch bitch?
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post Feb 8 2007, 01:13 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Feb 8 2007, 10:32 AM) *

Aa... where's my switch bitch?


i cant find em...they are hens teeth! guy in england stiffed me on the pair.....

did you ever use that ski rack?

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post Feb 8 2007, 02:52 PM
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Rack has been rechromed. Sitting on my table right now.
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post Feb 8 2007, 03:13 PM
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post a pic so i can say "Nice Rack!"
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post Feb 8 2007, 03:16 PM
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Juvi... shouldn't you be searching the Internet for a 924 switch for me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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post Feb 8 2007, 03:25 PM
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They seem to have 'em at Pelican for $47.10 new.

Am I interpreting Ahndy's windshield washer conversion correctly that if one has the intermittent wiper option then the stock 914 wiper switch will work with an electric pump?
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post Feb 8 2007, 03:40 PM
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What happens if you want intermittent wipe and a pump?
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post Feb 8 2007, 03:44 PM
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Oh, it read to me like it would do both! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/whistle[1].gif) I don't remember at the moment if I even have intermittent wipers or not! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif)
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post Feb 8 2007, 04:53 PM
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pump + 924 switch gets you a powered squirter....

the switch has 4 stops on it.

to do intermittent wipers... you need a relay and the wiring harness.
andy showed it in a thread.
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post Feb 8 2007, 08:39 PM
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My mod.

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post Feb 8 2007, 09:13 PM
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Upfixin: Vol 5, pg 80
Article by A Caldwell. Involves a microswitch on the regular 914 assembly.

Upfixin: Vol 7, pg 194
Suggests a 75/76 Rabbit column switch. It has the switch built in but needs subtle modification and reuse of 914 parts to work. It's in the article. PN 171.953.519 for the Rabbit.

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post Feb 8 2007, 10:03 PM
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QUOTE(CHAFF @ Feb 8 2007, 09:39 PM) *

My mod.

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I like your mod and I even have some switches like that. Very simple and straight forward. So it looks like you drilled out the plunger hole and screwed in the switch. Do you have any glue or a nut to hold the switch?

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post Feb 9 2007, 12:25 PM
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Jerry... my mail-lady just came. She had a message she wanted me to give you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif)

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post Feb 9 2007, 01:08 PM
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Hey Spoke, yep, drilled out just enough for the switch housing threads to catch on the new hole. This allows for you to tweak the distance from the actuator to the switch. Then topped off with a bit of epoxy to hold it.

Things to consider:
1) Make sure the switch isn't too hard to push on. The actuator is very delicate
2) Make a small V cut in the button part of the switch. This will ensure the actuator engages it fully. (Can't really see that in the pic)
3) Use the spare pin on the stalk for your single wire return to power the pump (makes for a nice clean install)

Biggest benefit.....everything is still original except the pressure valve is missing.

Cheers
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Feb 8 2007, 08:03 PM) *

QUOTE(CHAFF @ Feb 8 2007, 09:39 PM) *

My mod.

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I like your mod and I even have some switches like that. Very simple and straight forward. So it looks like you drilled out the plunger hole and screwed in the switch. Do you have any glue or a nut to hold the switch?

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post Feb 27 2007, 07:49 AM
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A couple of questions.
1. You still have to drill out the tank cap to vent ? Correct.
2. Wiring. You only need 2 wires right ? One to body gound. One to the pump.
3. Take the HOT 12 volts straight to the pump. Switch with the ground. Therefore not having any heat or shortening issues in the steering column.
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