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***SuperchargedMR2*** · 04-01-2010, 03:03 AM

Does anyone know if it would be possible or easy to upgrade the wiper control in the S to the variable int. wipers in some other models? I tried doing a search but I didn't see this subject ever being brought up.

Any thoughts Jeff?

sienna1 · 04-01-2010, 04:17 AM

I think that it's as simple as replacing the stalk with the required unit.

***mmasse*** · 04-01-2010, 09:50 AM

Let me know if you find anything on this MR2; I would be interested in doing this one too

TFCommanderBob · 04-01-2010, 10:09 AM

As would I- Having come from a variable setup in a 2001 car, I miss it quite a lot!

kevinnz · 04-01-2010, 12:33 PM

What does the variable wipers do differently anyway? Is it rain sensing? lol

Jeff Lange · 04-01-2010, 01:07 PM

84652-02610 is the part number for intermittent. All you need to change is the stalk.

Jeff

LeanBurn · 04-01-2010, 01:14 PM

Whats the ballpark cost on one of those?

Jeff Lange · 04-01-2010, 01:17 PM

A little over $200 if I remember correctly.

Jeff

TFCommanderBob · 04-01-2010, 02:54 PM

Thanks for the part number!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinnz

What does the variable wipers do differently anyway? Is it rain sensing? lol

for $200 I wish it was!

It means you can set the wipers to be a shorter/longer delay versus the intermittent/slow/fast that we have now. So on those annoying days when its not raining enough to use the intermittent setting, yet raining too much to just hit the stalk every once n a while, you can set it to a long delay.

Offhand, do you happen to know what car models would have come with the appropriate stalk? I'm thinking perhaps a junkyard might have some used ones we could pick up.

TFCommanderBob · 04-01-2010, 03:01 PM

Oh, and a quick Google of the part number came up with a hit for a seller.

http://www.toyotapartszone.com/oem/t...652-02610.html

$115 plus some shipping I'm sure. There is one from a Tacoma on eBay for $125

If we could come up with some installation instructions (and provided they don't look too difficult) , I'll probably jump on this and do a DIY for it as well.

***mmasse*** · 04-01-2010, 04:09 PM

Wiper install - see post 220

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...html#post82545

magrolla10 · 04-01-2010, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperchargedMR2

Does anyone know if it would be possible or easy to upgrade the wiper control in the S to the variable int. wipers in some other models? I tried doing a search but I didn't see this subject ever being brought up.

Any thoughts Jeff?

I was very surprised this wasn't one of the standard features. My '98 Camry had it and I miss it. El Nino is rubbing it in my face...

***FlawedLegacy*** · 04-01-2010, 05:41 PM

yes, I had this on my 96 LE and miss it dearly! May need to do this....

Thanks to Supercharged... would have never thought of this
Thanks to Jeff for the part number
Thanks to mmasse for finding the walkthrough

Jeff Lange · 04-01-2010, 06:28 PM

Models that have the same part number:

2010+ Camry
2008 Solara Made after 08/2008
2009+ Tacoma
2009+ Tundra

Jeff

joeylgarcia · 04-01-2010, 09:27 PM

in canada there are 4 model trims for the 10th gen corolla. the CE (which is the base model), LE, S and XRS. i think only the CE doesnt have that feature as i was told by a toyota salesman way back in March 2008 when my wife and i were shopping for a new car. i could be wrong though.