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Old Mar 21, 2015 | 12:36 AM
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So I have a 94 XJ. The base model with no electric windows or anything. I don't even have a rear window wiper. On my windshield wiper controls it just has regular speed and faster. No delay mode or anything. What I'm curious is that is this straight from factory? Or did one of the past owners put this lever in? Is there a way to get one with a delayed option? Thanks for the help.
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Old Mar 21, 2015 | 04:25 AM
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I used to see kits in all the auto stores--when cars were cheap(a--) and that was considered something "fancy"

Most of them looked janky as hell and had a wire running to a little control module you'd bolt on to the lever for your wipers/etc.

Found this online though-looks a lot better. I bet some stores still might have the cheesy kits though

Amazon.com: HELLA 001871041 12V Intermittent Washer and Wiper Control Unit: Automotive Amazon.com: HELLA 001871041 12V Intermittent Washer and Wiper Control Unit: Automotive

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Of course I'm sure someone will be along to say just pull one off a junk yard cherokee
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Old Mar 21, 2015 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by basegrinder
I used to see kits in all the auto stores--when cars were cheap(a--) and that was considered something "fancy"

Most of them looked janky as hell and had a wire running to a little control module you'd bolt on to the lever for your wipers/etc.

Found this online though-looks a lot better. I bet some stores still might have the cheesy kits though

Amazon.com: HELLA 001871041 12V Intermittent Washer and Wiper Control Unit: Automotive

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Of course I'm sure someone will be along to say just pull one off a junk yard cherokee
Just pull one from a junkyard Cherokee. :-)
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Old Mar 21, 2015 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by basegrinder
I used to see kits in all the auto stores--when cars were cheap(a--) and that was considered something "fancy" Most of them looked janky as hell and had a wire running to a little control module you'd bolt on to the lever for your wipers/etc. Found this online though-looks a lot better. I bet some stores still might have the cheesy kits though Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-001871041-Intermittent-Washer-Control/dp/B000VU8RDG/ . Of course I'm sure someone will be along to say just pull one off a junk yard cherokee
So it's my lever that I need to change? Nothing else? Or do I have to actually change the relay for it or something? Idk **** about it. I figured I would have to pretty much replace everything

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Old Mar 21, 2015 | 08:40 AM
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So it's my lever that I need to change? Nothing else? Or do I have to actually change the relay for it or something? Idk **** about it. I figured I would have to pretty much replace everything
More than the lever............
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Old Mar 21, 2015 | 09:39 AM
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The control units I saw bolted on the the lever...with teeny tiny bolts. You'll have to pull out or by pass the controller somehow. I'm sure most of those kits have instructions, or someone will know how to do a full swap from XJ with the delay/slow speeds
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Old Mar 21, 2015 | 01:00 PM
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There is a windshield wiper delay module that plugs in between the steering column harness and main harness, and you will need the multifunction switch.
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Old Mar 21, 2015 | 03:08 PM
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Alright. I guess I'll do some research. Thanks everybody
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 11:57 AM
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Here is what the module looks like.
Attached Thumbnails Windshield wiper question-image-2018366846.jpg   Windshield wiper question-image-3860253486.jpg   Windshield wiper question-image-1541152130.jpg  

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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 03:39 PM
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So today I bought a couple of the modules just in case ones bad because I saw that they don't always works right and I got a full lever/turn/signal/ brights that has the delay option on it. I needed it anyway because mine is broken inside somewhere and loose as hell. Is that all I'll need?
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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 04:28 PM
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Never mind about my last post. I plugged everything in and it works!! Now I just gotta take my steering column apart to install the new lever. Lol. Thanks for all the help everybody.
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Never mind about my last post. I plugged everything in and it works!! Now I just gotta take my steering column apart to install the new lever. Lol. Thanks for all the help everybody.
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