wiper switch

[nicko]

Hi,just need ideas on switch for my electric single speed (i think) wiper,at moment it only has pull type switch hanging down under dash.

[robbzfc58]

hi nicko     ya should be able to use one from  ek with fc knob on it

[nicko]

thanks Trev,i will try and find one as its a bit hairy feeling under dash for switch while driving

[fastjbav6]

Use an FC headlight switch, if you have 2 speed wipers you pull the switch further out and if you have washers you possibly could use the dimmer circuit.

Regards Seb

[FCwagon]

It's not a good idea to use a headlight switch for wipers. The headlight switch has an overload circuit breaker built in to allow for any overload variation but Still maintain the lights in case of emrgency.
The high current draw from a wiper motor (especially on a dry screen) would have the circuit breaker operating constantly (for a short while at least then poof).
The wiper switch from any model EK - HR is compatible and the FC knob will fit all. The two speed switches will still work with a single speed motor. But the brass rod through the centre of EH-HR switches that operates the washers needs to be trimmed down a little to allow for the shorter FC knob.
cheers,
Leigh

[nicko]

thanks Leigh,thats good news as i have plenty of HR spares.