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Intermittent Wipe

2 Aug 2005, 6:56am
Hi,

I can't seem to get the Int Wipe working...I was sure I kept everything from my donor loom...but I think I havn't got MFU 104...so I can't work out where the wires go from the Stalk and Motor Connector...I believe the wires attach to a timer/relay box...

Could someone descibe or photo their install, so that I could see if I have this box...a description of the wiring to it would also help a lot???

This is the last bit of wiring to do... :eusa_angel:

John
2 Aug 2005, 9:57am
Int Wipe

Hi John,

Just got out of hospital, more heart trouble.

My mate Steve got round this using a Sierra timer.

Not quite on my feet at the mo, but I'll try to get you the info over the weekend, he even gave me a spare, just in case so hold on mate help is at hand!

Regards Trev
2 Aug 2005, 10:13am
Looking at the circuit diagrams it looks like it also controls the park function.
2 Aug 2005, 11:05am
Indeed it does

As my mate Steve works for fords he obviously was trying what he knew.

I have an 8 second delay that parks perfectly.

I'll get the details to you Saturday incuding the sierra part number

Trev
2 Aug 2005, 11:55am
Trev,

Thanks for helping out, but please take it easy matey!
The loom has a wire from the connector for "park"...
I had bought a GLR8 int timer from VWP, but i've blown three fuses now trying to wire it up...so time to seek advice :cry:

Details of the Sierra item would be excellent.

Cheers,

John
2 Aug 2005, 12:37pm
Check this

Everything Steve did he noted in a book which is now my wiring bible.

He has noted the following:-Uses Ford Fiesta MkIII / Escort Mk III or IV integral wiper relay - Coloured RED. WISCH Interval.

Wiper Wire Match

Marlin Rover
Dark Green Power Green Grey
Red Green 1st Red Green
Blue Green 2nd Blue Green
Light Green Washer Green Black

There are 4 contacts on the relay numbered as follows

31 = Black
54 = Light green / Dark green
31B1 = Brown / Green
31B2 = Green Violet

Try that Mate, works for me.

I'll get out to the car at the weekend and take a few snaps
2 Aug 2005, 12:51pm
Hi Trev.

Here's wishing you well mate. If there's anything I can do or help with let me know.

Cheers

John
2 Aug 2005, 1:04pm
Thanks Guys

Cheers John,

Didn't think I would have any more problems with the 'ticker' how wrong can you be?

I'll find out more about the problem tomorrow.

Thanks for your kind offer John, I may need to take you up on it!

I'll be in touch........... John hows your wire going?

Regards Trev
2 Aug 2005, 1:26pm
Re: Thanks Guys

tomboysexi wrote:


Thanks for your kind offer John, I may need to take you up on it!

I'll be in touch........... John hows your wire going?

Regards Trev


No problem mate any time. Can't make this weekend on the following (family wedding). But I'm off work for 3 days next week where I can be at your service. Or it's anytime the weekend after next.

Wiring started off scaring the life out of me. But I've found the answer to make life easier. And it's going really well and better than expected. I've think I could have the engine ready to fire electrical wise within a day. So have been doing the other bits (remote oil filter and header tank) to avoid temptation to start without mounting these. I've had her turning over on the starter with the key. I've been soldering and heat shrinking all the wiring. I have been held up with bits of this because I have a guy coming round hopefully this week about an alarm. So can't solder all the wire's I want just in case.

Just give me a shout mate.

Cheers

John
2 Aug 2005, 2:21pm
Trev, sorry to hear you've not been well, take it easy.

I've noticed that the wiring is causing headaches for some so would like to compile information you guys have into an article for all to see.

I'm gonna be starting a section in the knowledge base part of the site for specific build tips so would be great to kick it off with wiring diagrams, hints and tip for the 5exi build.

Doesn't need to stop at wiring of course, any specific areas of a 5exi build that 'insider' information would prove useful for others to see (I remember drive shafts being an issue)

If any of you can help out then please contact me at [email]john@madabout-kitcars.com[/email]

Cheers, John

Madabout-Kitcars.com
3 Aug 2005, 6:28am
Seems right but............

Been out to the garage and picked up my spare.

The number on the side reads 4G 8 82.

On the top of the relay is the ford logo plus 68 125 and the words 'Winch Intervall Steuergerat 12V'

If you are having problems tracking one down, let me know and I'll post my spare down to you.

Regards Trev
3 Aug 2005, 9:40am
Hi Trev,

That's ace :eusa_clap:

Ford have them in stock at £34.91 + VAT yikes!

Does "Electrical" steve have another source?

Cheers

John
MarlinTurbo
3 Aug 2005, 10:55am
Hi guys.

If we can find the part number and where it's located on the Sieera (Model's as well) I could alway nip down to the local scappies for you and get one. Might be a lot cheaper.

Cheers
3 Aug 2005, 11:55am
I was given Ford Part Number 6048782...but of course I havn't actually seen one...but it was described as a non-variable intermittent relay for a MKIII or IV Escort...

See if u could get a couple John?

Cheers mate.

John
3 Aug 2005, 2:21pm
Just a quick update. My local motor factors have these in stock for £13.79 inc vat. Not tried the scrap yards yet.
17 Aug 2005, 4:10pm
Trev,

I plugged in your relay and it worked absolutely superb mate!
You're a star :eusa_clap:

If like me, you used the original donor loom then the green/grey wire on the return from the wiper motor becomes redundant, otherwise with this relay it is plug and go!

John
MarlinTurbo
17 Aug 2005, 10:23pm
Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just pleased to have been of assistance.

You can but me a pint when we do eventually meet :biggrin:

Trev