2004 S has intermittent wipers, but I want VARIABLE int. wipers!

[thatoneguy]

I just got a 2004 S. I saw that it had intermittent wipers and thought "good" but didn't realize until it rained that they aren't variable! I couldn't believe it.

So I've done some searches and it seems you can update the 2008 Corolla with a part that also fits in the Matrix and the Pontiac Vibe, and I'm wondering if there's anything out there that will fit in the 2004 Corolla. Did the 2004 CE or LE have variable intermittent wipers, and is there somewhere I can purchase that module?

Thanks in advance.

[mikered30]

LE came with variable wipers. The best bet will be to go to a junk yard or shop around on ebay and buy the wiper stalk from an 2003-2008 LE. It is plug and play. Remove the 3 screws around the steering wheel, pop some tabs remove the old stalk and install the new one, takes about 10 minutes. It costs $135 from the stealership.

[corollae]

Originally Posted by thatoneguy

I just got a 2004 S. I saw that it had intermittent wipers and thought "good" but didn't realize until it rained that they aren't variable! I couldn't believe it.

So I've done some searches and it seems you can update the 2008 Corolla with a part that also fits in the Matrix and the Pontiac Vibe, and I'm wondering if there's anything out there that will fit in the 2004 Corolla. Did the 2004 CE or LE have variable intermittent wipers, and is there somewhere I can purchase that module?

Thanks in advance.

Go here https://www.pamsauto.com/ and find an LE and have them send you the part from a wrecked vehicle.

The part was "Column Switch : COROLLA 03-08 w/o fog lamp; w/intermittent wiper-Column Switch : COROLLA 03-08 w/o fog lamp; w/intermittent wiper" at $59.99 and $15.71 shipping. You get the headlight controller too. I threw that out.

This site (http://www.9thgencorolla.com/forum/s...ighlight=wiper) has a DIY writeup on how to swap out the switch. Piece of cake.

[thatoneguy]

Thanks a ton, both of you. Right after I posted this thread, I found what I was looking for at RockAuto: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...-1S3326-348093

However, $175 is pretty steep, so I'm glad you pointed me to pamsauto, what a great site! $65 shipped for variable wipers, yee haw. Here's the beauty she's coming from: http://pamsauto.com/c-173-view-vehic....aspx?sn=K1224 lol

Thanks again, both of you. That variable control is something I won't take for granted again.

[NMGeorge]

That's it??!?!??? I've been grumping about the LACK of this feature on my S for 3 years!

Echo the thanks all,

[Donald E. George]

Hi NMGeorge. I'm a NMGeorge also. Albuquerque. Planning on going home soon. I can' wait until I can get up and look at the Sandias.Nebraskas fine, but it's not mine,Albuquerque is home and it's going to be mine again.A little take off on Neil.

[mikered30]

Originally Posted by NMGeorge

That's it??!?!??? I've been grumping about the LACK of this feature on my S for 3 years!

Echo the thanks all,

Junk yard maybe the cheapest bet.

[NMGeorge]

Originally Posted by Donald E. George

Hi NMGeorge. I'm a NMGeorge also. Albuquerque. Planning on going home soon. I can' wait until I can get up and look at the Sandias.Nebraskas fine, but it's not mine,Albuquerque is home and it's going to be mine again.A little take off on Neil.

Well, welcome (almost) back! I've been here since 2002 - the Air Force sent us here, I retired in 2005 and stayed. We're up in Rio Rancho, but I work in ABQ. I've seen a few other locals on TN from time to time. For me, George is my first name - hope the days pass quick for you.

[thatoneguy]

Two thumbs up. The part arrived today and I had it installed in 20 minutes, just in time for a light rain.

[silver04rollas]

Funny thing is my Canadian market version 2004 Corolla S came with variable intermittent wipers.

[thatoneguy]

Originally Posted by silver04rollas

Funny thing is my Canadian market version 2004 Corolla S came with variable intermittent wipers.

Well, now I have a non-variable intermittent wiper stalk available for sale if you're looking to switch it up!