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Wipers/Washers - Int. Wiper Wipes Once Then Stops

92 07 03

May 24, 2007

2002419 Supersedes T.B. Group 92 number 07-01 dated Mar. 21, 2007 due to addition of City Golf Models





Affected Vehicles

Condition

Intermittent Windshield Wiper, Wipes Across Windshield Once then Stops

Intermittent wiper wipes across windshield once then stops. occurs on vehicles equipped with rain sensor.

Technical Background

Condition is normal, NO repairs are necessary.

Production Solution

No production change required.

Service

The function of intermittent wipers on vehicles with rain sensor is as follows:





With wiper switch in intermittent position -1-

^ If no rain is sensed on windshield, intermittent wiper will wipe once then stop.

^ The rain sensor, automatically shortens or lengthens the pause between wipes depending on how hard it is raining.

^ The four position switch -A- adjusts the sensitivity of the rain sensor.





The rain sensor is located in the rear view mounting base -arrow-.

Tip:

If, after the intermittent wiper function (with rain sensor operating) the ignition is switched OFF then ON again, the rain sensor function must be reactivated by switching the wipers to position -0- (OFF) then to the intermittent position -1-.

If your customer has questions reguarding the function of intermittent wipers on vehicles with rain sensor, please refer customer to the explanation in the Owner's Manual

Warranty

Information only.

Required Parts and Tools

No Special Tools required.

No Special Parts required. Always see your Parts Dept. for the latest part(s) information.