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Old May 9, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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I have only one setting working on my 88 vert wiper switch. I can get a rebuilt one for $115.00. Any suggestions as to where I can get a used one, or are they not worth buying?
Is this a common problem?
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Old May 9, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Classified section. Mine's always been hit and miss on the intermittent setting, but works fine on the others.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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most likely most of them are all the same.All my fcs had that problem,i would just get a new one if its that important to have all the speeds working.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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its super common, Icemark used to rebuild them for people, RIP icemark.

supposed to be something like 2 relays and some soldering, but you need to know what you are doing.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob XX 7
its super common, Icemark used to rebuild them for people, RIP icemark.

supposed to be something like 2 relays and some soldering, but you need to know what you are doing.
If you know your way around soldering PCBs, it's a terribly easy fix. It took me about an hour to do. If I had a little better equipment and a bit more practice I would volunteer to rebuild them for people, but I'm not sure if I would trust my soldering skills that much.

Here's Icemark's page on performing the repair:
http://www.mazdamark.com/DIY_wiper_repair.htm

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Old May 9, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Thanks for the hints, guys, seems a rebuilt one is half the price of a new factory one.
I'm pretty much hopeless at soldering, I think I'll get the rebuilt one as I am concerned the remaining working setting will quitMike
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