Wiper Maladies

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socalfiver
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Wiper Maladies

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So it has finally rained in SoCal, and I was able to drive in the rain for the very first time. And use my wipers.

I have only 1 wiper speed. Medium. No intermittant, no fast. The stalk has 3 detents, but they all produce the same effect.... medium speed.

Any suggestions on where to start this fix?
"Get it while you can." -Janis Joplin

1980 528i Automatic, "Frau Blucher"
1982 BMW R100RS
1982 633csi 5 speed
Keith
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Post by Keith »

Wiper relay probably. Pull your knee bolster down, turn on the wipers, and your should be able to tell which one it it by the clicking it makes when the wipers engage. 61311357913 is the part number. They're pretty expensive new, so ideally you can try swapping it out with a junkyard one to see if it fixes the problem.
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Post by socalfiver »

Thanks, Keith. I'll give it a look. I'm pretty good at rebuilding/rehabbing relays, so hopefully I will be able to repair what's there. Thanks for letting me know where I'll find it in the car.
"Get it while you can." -Janis Joplin

1980 528i Automatic, "Frau Blucher"
1982 BMW R100RS
1982 633csi 5 speed
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