Adding delay wipers

[schardein]

I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice.

 

I want to add delay wipers to my MJ.  I've already added the control box, and the turn signal stalk w/controls.  I added the stalk because I bought a new one that had the cruise control function on it (I already added cruise).  

 

The problem is I haven't been able to locate a switch in the salvage yard, and a new one is $135!!  (RockAuto part DS570, w/o tilt wheel, w/intermittent wipers)

 

I guess part of the problem is I have a non-tilt column.  But even a tilt column switch starts at $80!  But they are easy to find in the salvage yard.

 

I can't add tilt because I have a column shifter and want to keep it (I've never seen a tilt column with column shift? at least in a MJ?)

 

Anyone know where to get one cheaper, or a common source in the junkyard other than Jeeps??

 

Delay wipers is worth $20 max to me (the cost of a junkyard wiper switch!)

 

Thanks!

[Strokermjcomanche]

It's a Saginaw column . The same era s-10 would be a good candidate . There are sites that sell replacement parts for Saginaw columns .

[schardein]

Thank you.  Searching part numbers on RockAuto doesn't show a direct interchange, but it does show a very similar looking switch but with different (fewer) wires at the plug.  Something to look into on the next junkyard run.

[HOrnbrod]

The intermittent wiper switch w/o tilt you need is p/n 56000032. Since it's a bear to change out and a used one will probably be broken or close, I'd recommend sucking it up and getting a new switch. I got mine on the link below for about $45, but the link is now down for maintenance. Try later.

http://thejeep.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=xj+wiper+switch

 

There's one here for $52.95, so try a search:

 

http://www.cj-jeep.com/wrangler/wranglerwindshieldparts.htm

[Rockfrog]

AMC/Chrysler had that habit, they used GM sensors and parts but had them "rewired" ... The Renix era 5spd TPS is a shining example of this (physically identical to the GM 2.8 sensor, but with a different pinout).

[Rockfrog]

How hard are they to pull, I have a stock 88 column with intermittent wipers ... But swapped to a 92 tilt column.

My stock column had no issues so could pull the switch. I have a spare 92 tilt column to use for my MJ so the 88 column is destined for the JY one day.

[HOrnbrod]

You have to go down deep and dirty in the column to change it out. You need the spring plate tool, and the lock cylinder and multifunction switch has to come out too. Getting it out isn't bad, it's the reinstall that's a bear. At least for me it was. I'm no Saginaw column expert and I had a hard time. Like anything else, if you know columns it's probably a piece of cake. I'm not ashamed to admit that I don't. But I do love the intermittent wipers.  :yes:

[schardein]

I've done some work in the columns before, and have the tools, so I'm not afraid of them.  Just added cruise, fishing that wire down the column can be frustrating.  One of the good things about picking parts at the junkyard is you go through the learning experience while pulling, makes the install go faster and easier.  I'd sure appreciate if a switch was available from a member, but I have to keep things in perspective.  Delay wipers are nice, but not neccessarily $50 nice on my 4th vehicle.  I'd certainly be open to a ~$20 part and reasonable shipping cost.