intermittent wipe
intermittent wipe
is there any way to alter the timing of the intermittent wipe on my z3 y reg at the moment it's at 8 secs
peter2b
peter2b
Re: intermittent wipe
I remember reading something about this about 10 years (or more) ago, not sure where or even if it works, and this may not even be the article I was thinking about. This is a link to one of the saved pages for Z3's I have
http://www.waycoolinc.com/z3/bimmerdump/65945.html
http://www.waycoolinc.com/z3/bimmerdump/65945.html
Re: intermittent wipe
cheers I tried some thing like that on the way home tonight but might have got it wrong, I will give it another try in morning
peter2b
peter2b
Re: intermittent wipe
My 3.0 Z3 could do exactly this, but not my 2.8 or my mrs 1.9 even though that is newer.
I think It all depends on what wiper module is fitted but I have no idea why they were different
I think It all depends on what wiper module is fitted but I have no idea why they were different
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
Re: intermittent wipe
I have tried this many times on my 3.0 over the years and have never managed to master it.
- BladeRunner919
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Re: intermittent wipe
It does depend on the wiper module. You have to have the module for cars with headlight washers to have the programmable wipe feature (no idea why the feature is linked to headlight washers!). I have the correct module at home, waiting to be installed so I can tell you what the part number is - mine was bought second hand on ebay.
Re: intermittent wipe
could be the reason as the 3.0 I had had headlight washers but not the other 2,
However Brian H looks to have washers and he cant get his to work?
However Brian H looks to have washers and he cant get his to work?
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
- BladeRunner919
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Re: intermittent wipe
Maybe there are other variants and not all the headlight-washer modules support the programmable delay? If I remember tonight I'll have a look for the module and see what the part number is.
Re: intermittent wipe
just tried it on my 2.2 nothing just stayed the same 6 second wipe, (I don't have a head light washer fitted)
peter2b
peter2b
Re: intermittent wipe
Annoying isn't it ...........
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Mein altes Auto riecht nach Nudeln, hat dieses Auto eine Wurst Geruch.
Mein altes Auto riecht nach Nudeln, hat dieses Auto eine Wurst Geruch.
Re: intermittent wipe
Can't say l've ever found it annoying.
Although my MG Metro had six intermittent speeds on the wiper stalk back in 1986.
Although my MG Metro had six intermittent speeds on the wiper stalk back in 1986.
Re: intermittent wipe
No wonder they went bust its a bit excessive
- BladeRunner919
- Joined: Fri 17 Feb, 2012 20:18
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Re: intermittent wipe
That's quite common for cars with variable wipe speed. A couple of my cars have a bit on the wiper stalk that you turn to adjust the speed - half a dozen or so positions is about right.4wheels wrote:No wonder they went bust its a bit excessive