During my days of Mk1 Golf ownership I remember changing the rear wiper relay so it became intermitent, instead of manual.
I guess the same upgrade could be done to the vans.?
Wiki write up based on front wipers only?
https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/VW ... ent_wipers" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Intermitent rear Wiper (Relay upgrade)
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Re: Intermitent rear Wiper (Relay upgrade)
My SA van has intermittent rear wipe with relay 72. The part number you quote is for a 19 which is for the front, which can be replaced with a 99 for variable delay.
E D I T - part number now deleted from your post so I guess you realised it was for front?
E D I T - part number now deleted from your post so I guess you realised it was for front?
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Re: Intermitent rear Wiper (Relay upgrade)
Relay 72, thank you
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Swapped out this #20 relay under drivers side for #72 relay and bingo! Intermittent rear wiper
2005 Porsche 911 3.6 Manual
2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Automatic
2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Automatic