Front Wiper Control Unit

dromano · #1 08-11-2006, 01:40 PM

Does anyone know of a link to instructions on how to locate and replace the FRONT WIPER CONTROL UNIT? I've looked under the dash (drivers side) can't ID the unit. Talk about stuffing sardines in the tin can.

In the SVX service manual the conector is B42, 17 pins. TIA

Beav · #2 08-11-2006, 07:40 PM

Don't have a pic of the unit available but here is where B42 is located, Cell B 1:

michael · #3 08-11-2006, 07:53 PM

Is that courtesy of ALLData?

dromano · #4 07-28-2008, 06:39 PM

I'd like to take a 3rd try here, 2001, 2006, 2008. Has anyone changed the front wiper control unit? I haven't had front wipers for SIX years. I have a control unit to install, just need a "how to'. Several years ago I contortioned my way under there but could not find the unit. I know I have to remove the drivers seat if I go under there again. I almost couldn't get back out from under the dash last time, scary when you are 60+ and a bit over weight.
Come on folks, someone has changed this unit.

Before the front wipers completely died I could get by using the single cycle, it finally died.

I found a thread here years back about a SVX that had a short in the front wiper system due to a wire grounding at the point it passed thru the firewall.
A golden tech found the short after exhaustive process of elimination. Over the years I've thought this could be my problem, I'd like to change the control unit first to eliminate it being the problem.

When I was in Oregon this "no front wiper" was a big deal (he used mucho Rainx), here in the desert it's no big deal, I get caught driving in the rain here about once every 2 years, with the slope of the windshield once I reach 50 mph the rain blows off and visibility is good. Still, I want front wipers

Manarius · #5 07-28-2008, 07:08 PM

I thought the control of the wipers was contained on the stalk itself, not some unit.

dromano · #6 07-28-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manarius

I thought the control of the wipers was contained on the stalk itself, not some unit.

Well, you thought wrong!! The front wipers have a "control unit", it is 2 3/4"X3 1/2". Now you know more than you knew before. Why bother posting if you have no clue?