Intermittent wiper relay

[Allan Tygert <tygera@rpi.edu>]

Since I resubscribed, I've seen a lot of posts about intermittent wiper
relays.  I've had this sitting in my in box fo quite some time.  Hope it
helps some of you out.  

>> The variable wiper interval relay is an over-the-counter Volkswagen part in
>> the US.  The system was standard equipment on a number of VW models from
>> around '92-95.  I heard that it was dropped recently and the VWs are now back
>> to the fixed interval relay used by Audi.
>> 
>> Don't know the price or part number any more, but I plugged one in as a
>> direct replacement for the wiper relay on an Audi 90 and it worked perfectly.
>> It's very intuitive when you understand it (but it's behavior is a bit
>> perplexing to the uninitiated).

>I just stopped by my local VW dealer this morning to do some research.

>The part# is: 1HM 955 531A, and it replaces the Audi part# 443 955 531.
>This is used in most Audis from mid-80's on (maybe '87+?). The relay
>is in the fuse/relay box, next to the fuses, third from the front of
>the car. It is white, with a "271" stamped on the top in big numbers.

>The new one dropped right into my '89 100Q, and works as follows:
>
>	1) turn wipers to "intermittent" (*not* mist)
>	2) turn off
>	3) wait time interval you want
>	4) turn back to intermittent, it will repeat that interval.
>
>
I can't vouch for the part number as I haven't got mine yet.  

Good luck to all!

Allan Tygert
tygera@rpi.edu