Variable Intermittent Retrofit

[tah]

Anybody have any ideas about doing this mod to the wipers.

Just drove my 09 S last night through some pretty good rain and while I appreciate the intermittent wipers I miss the variable feature I had on my 05 Matrix.

Seems like if I got this feature on a "cheaper" car three years ago it would be on this car.

I know on my 99 Maxima the computer was all there, just had to add the stalk to get the feature.

[lowincash]

hmm i thought all cars come with them now a days? never really thought about that lol...does the xrs have the variable intermittent wipers?

[sinnaever]

In canada we have Variable Intermittent Wipers on the LE, S, & XRS

[tah]

According to the US Toyota website.........

Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle - Not Available

ALL trim levels.

Didn't think to look for this whan I bought my 09 S, just assumed it would be there. This blows!

Correction: XLE Only............

[sinnaever]

What a horrible deal... Crazy Toyota US & NUMMI...

I'm glad we have it up here in Canada, it is useful come wintertime and all the snow.

[cazzerz]

Only model in the US ia the XLE. Sucks! I am debating the purchase of a 09 XRS too. Seems odd...

[lowincash]

just to double check...variable intermitten wipers is that thing where you can adjust the time or speed you want the wipers to wipe right?

[tah]

Originally Posted by cazzerz

Only model in the US ia the XLE. Sucks! I am debating the purchase of a 09 XRS too. Seems odd...

You're right, the site was not changing my "S" model when going from model to model.

But.....if the XLE has this feature I'm betting it won't be a big deal to add to the other models. Unless the computer/wiring/relays/fuse locations just don't exist on all cars.

Be interesting to get a Toyota tech to take a look at this idea.

[tah]

Originally Posted by lowincash

just to double check...variable intermitten wipers is that thing where you can adjust the time or speed you want the wipers to wipe right?

Correct.

Better described as varying the "delay time" between wipes, VERY usefull in light rain, mist or foggy conditions.

[Jeff Lange]

The only difference between the 2 setups is the switch in the column, so that's the only part you'd need. 84652-02610 is the part number for NUMMI/TMMC made cars. 84652-12A20 is the part number for TMC made cars.

Jeff

[tah]

[quote=Jeff Lange;2375780]NUMMI/TMMC made cars. TMC made cars. /quote]

Don't mean to sound like a noob, but I don't know what these terms mean.......

[Jeff Lange]

NUMMI = California (VIN starts with 1)
TMMC = Canada (VIN starts with 2)
TMC = Japan (VIN starts with J)

Jeff

[tah]

Thanks...........

[tah]

$160 + tax at my local stealership. Need to find a discount Toyota parts seller.

[Cooper S]

How about some information on installation...