Wiper parking switch

[REPLIC8]

These are advertised in Ebay, does it look like the right part? I might get one if it is, as my wipers have a mind of their own. Don't want to waste my money on an incorrect bit.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRIUMPH-TR-GT6-STAG-SPITFIRE-DOLOMITE-WIPER-PARK-SWITCH-/360371994752?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53e7d84080

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8
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[busheytrader]

Hmmm.

I'm not sure.

IIRC when I dismantled my wiper motor, the wiper switch fits inside the motor housing and looks like the Rimmer diagram. http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID006217

The ebay photo looks the same as the item off the Minispares website.
http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx? ... 887&title=
Maybe on ebay they've just stuck a generic photo of a wiper switch up there, or it's upside down compared to the Rimmers item.

Adam







TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, S/S Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes all round, Anti- Dive, Strut-Top Roller Bearings, Capri Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 14" 5 Spokes or Maestro Turbo 15" Alloys, Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991 courtesy of S&S V8 conversion and big brake kits.

[john 215]

Hi,

Looks like the one, i know they fitted many cars in the BL range, as my learned friend Adam says including Mini.

Cheers John


LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!

1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!

[PeterTR7V8]

The switch on that ebay auction doesn't look quite right.

http://web.me.com/jclaythompson/Technic ... djust.html



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[saabfast]

Since when was wipers not auto parking an MOT failure (as in the ad)?

Alan
Saab 9000 Stg 1
Saab 9000 2.3 FPT Auto
'81 TR7 DHC

[prlee]

Andy,

You may find this is still a standard Rover part, maybe easyily and cheaply available from your local motor factors.

Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - out for the summer.
Polybush, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation - Engine overhaul needed.

[john 215]

Hi,

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Century Gothic, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Since when was wipers not auto parking an MOT failure (as in the ad)?
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Not since i been a tester,they are just trying to scare people with bull
[:(!]

Cheers John


LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!

1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!

[busheytrader]

OMG Peter, that brought back so many painful memories.[:0]

Several years ago the wipers were barely powerful enough to sweep the screen. It wouldn't have passed the MOT. I checked all the connections, earths, ,stripped the motor, rack, everything and finally bought a recon motor yet still had wimpy wipers.

I also took apart the wiper switch only for the infamous copper spring to hit me in the face..........

Finally, under the steering column cowling I noticed some wires wrapped in 20 year old masking tape. I found that a previous owner had cut the wires but then reconnected them by twisting them together. After 20 years the connectivity of the joint had degraded to the point of useless. Proper soldered joints finally fixed it.

Adam

[REPLIC8]

Adam,
That sounds like mine, just about enough power to move the wipers, but takes an age to do one sweep in jerky movements. I gave up on the way back from Bromley in the rain on Sunday as it was better with no wipers, I think a strip down of the entire system is in order. [:)]

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8
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[nervousnewowner]

good i thought my wipers were the only slow ones about, thanks to a spare part buy out i have a spare motor in the shed which i shall be stripping and cleaning in the near future.... hey i live in wales, dodgy wipers here with the rain we have......[:p]


Dave...

the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...

[nervousnewowner]

then its just getting both headlights to work at the same time, oh and the back lights, fuel gauge, horn.......... [B)]


Dave...

the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...