Intermittent wipers

If I may make a comment on the direction of the delay indicator for the int. wiper stalk setting .... it's really a matter of individual perception. Does the indicator mean "more delay" or "more wiping"?

If you consider that the monitor of your pc a "movable window" using it to look at a WIDE picture on the screen and you want to look at the far right of the picture.... then IF you consider the screen "a window" over the picture you could
a). keep the picture where it is and move the window (screen) to the right (scroll right). or...
b.) If you consider the window fixed and the picture movable you would move the picture to the left (scroll left).
It depends on your initial perspective. I always found this interesting ....

 

FWIW, p/n

$146 84652-02710 Toyota W/Wiper Switch - 84652-02710

84652-02710 works perfectly in a 2014 (2.7, Access cab, otherwise base-base-base). As everybody before has discovered, it's a 15 minute job. Quick turnaround and a fair price from camelbacktoyota.

 

Have just purchased a '11 Taco Base without int wipers and really like to add the feature. Could you share info on what is needed, parts source, and procedure:

 

It's all covered in this thread and a few that it links to.
No reason to repeat it.

The stalk is about $100 and it takes 10 minutes to install.

 

Great summary.

This morning I stopped by my local dealer and picked up wiper switch 84652-2710. They price matched the best price I could find on the interwebs!

Then, I followed Roland's excellent write up found here: LINK

Like everyone says, its an easy 15 minute job.

Its awesome. Depending on how long you hold the mist, the wipers will wipe once or three times. Maybe it would do a two wipe pass also? I dunno because I didn't play with it that much.



I am officially buying Roland and Mike a virtual beer!

 

Can you double check that part number, and correct it if it's wrong. hate to get guys more confused.

glad to hear it worked for you, it's on my list.

 

Ok so does any other Toyota Switch work? like what Camery switch are people using.. I just can see dropping $100 into a stalk...

 

The only difference between the three part numbers posted is whether they have words or icons, and which way the intermittent "speeds up"

Some have their slowest setting when the knob is turned away from the driver, others have their slowest setting when the knob is turned toward the driver.

All three will work in any Tacoma from '05-'14

SOME other models are compatible, but not all. My wife's '04 Rav4 is not.

The one I used is 84652-04141

 

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# 84652-04141 worked great on a 2015 Taco

 

It's 20 minutes and a one more part (clutch switch) if manual trans............

 

Huh? Clutch switch?? For a wiper switch???

Sure you aren't thinking of the cruise stalk?

 

Shit, yeah, wrong base upgrade thread.

 

Just did this mod at lunch. Took two minutes since I had the covers off the column already. I used

$144 84652-02610 Windshield Wiper Switch

84652-02610 from Amazon for $122. Worked on my 2014 base regular cab.

Thanks.

 

just swapped my switch out, ten mins.have had the new switch for a few months already had to wait for the weather to warm up here, didnt want to work with cold plastic. very easy.

 

I used the 84652-04141

This is a very easy install considering the dealer says it can’t be done. When they put my VIN
in the computer they get informed there is NO intermittent wiper stalk available for my truck. The secret is to
order the wrong part. The stalk doesn’t really care it’s not in an X-runner.

Update 1/14/09:
There is a new part number for 2009 which caused questions about if this works on the new trucks. With the help of the fantastic TW community we finally have the answer.

The "old" 05-08 intermittent wiper stalk part# 84652-04141 works on the 09 truck.

The new 09 intermittent wiper stalk part#

$144 84652-02610 Windshield Wiper Switch

84652-02610 works but the intermittent speeds are backward from what would be expected.

Until Toyota corrects the new part I would suggest ordering the 05-08 part if it's still available.


Order Toyota part # 84652-04141 “Windshield Wiper Switch” I found it for 97.57 from 1stToyotaParts.com.

You’ll need:
1 medium sized (#2?) Phillips head screwdriver
1 small straight head screwdriver.
Optional:
Something to pry with that won’t mar the plastic steering column covering which I didn’t need. A plastic knife has been suggested elsewhere.
1 beer

There are 2 screws to be removed on the front of the steering column. Turn the steering wheel right to remove the left screw. Then left to remove the right screw. I needed the ignition key to turn the wheel far enough.




The steering column cover is now held together by a tab on each side. Press on the bottom half under the tab (see picture for location) and push/pry down. Repeat on the other side. With the tabs free wiggling and prying will now get the bottom piece off.




Adjust the wheel to it’s lowest position. Near the back of the top half is a double sided tab. With the wheel lowered I was able to reach my hand under there and squeeze both sides of the tab to release it.



Unplug the two harnesses from the old wiper switch.




There is a STRONG tab holding the wiper switch in place. Use the standard head screwdriver to press it. With the tab depressed the wiper switch will slide out to the right with a gentle pull.




Push the new wiper switch in place (You will hear the tab click home.) and plug the wires in.
As a sanity check at this point I started the truck and tested the switch. It worked perfectly!

Reassemble the steering column. Note that I forgot all about the beer….

Here's the finished Mod in all it's OEM glory.



Start to finish the whole project took 30 minutes including setting up and shooting 26 pictures. (It took longer to edit the pictures.) If I ever do it again I estimate it will take about 10 minutes, or 15 if I remember to drink the beer.

 

+1 roger that.

 

Lol,, yeah I found he same think too.

 

Click on the mods & tutorial tap up on the top. Then click in item 48.