Delay Positions

When you move the wiper switch from the OFF position in the other direction, a momentary wiper action occurs. The instant wipe contact closes as the switch moves towards the delay positions.

This contact applies a momentary low-speed voltage to the wiper motor in order to start the wipe cycle. This avoids an excessive delay in waiting for a delayed operation if you select one of the delay positions. The remaining contacts on the wiper switch are maintained and do not require the operator to hold the switch in position. There are 5 delay positions, labeled from 1 to 5 as lines on the switch handle. In the first delay position, the switch selects the highest resistance. This produces the lowest voltage on CKT 96 (BRN). The wiper motor operates with a significant delay between the wipes. Moving the switch through the other delay positions progressively selects decreased resistance in the switch and shorter delay times at the motor.