Re: Intermitten wiper relay.

[Bunmar <Bunmar@aol.com>]

Don,

The question is, what relay to get?  Is the programmable relay the same cost
for the dealer (or VW) as the non-programmable?  Also, was the problem dealing
with intermittent wiper problems?  Did replacing the relay solve the problem?

Thanks,
Chuck
'98 GLX with intermittent Intermittent problem (catch my drift?)



In a message dated 98-03-10 19:45:16 EST, you write:

> This topic has been beaten up pretty good,but here is some info. I had to
>  replace a intermitten relay in a 97 GLX yesterday because the wipers came
>  on intermittenly. The replacement relay 1HM 955 531 A was the older style
>  programmable type. The number on top was 99. According to the wiring book
>  it could also be 19. The newer non programmable had the number 196 on top.
>  
>  If you are on good terms with your dealer you might try to pull a fast one.
>  Tell them you were driving and the wipers came on by themselves. You did
>  some diag work and if you wiggled the relay they would stop. If the dealer
>  is nice they should believe you and replace the relay./ If they are
>  scumbags they won't. If someone came to me  I would believe them and
>  replace the relay. Intermitten electrical problems are very hard to 
> duplicate.
>  
>  Don