Wiper switch rebuilds

firzen · 09-15-2008, 07:44 PM

Okay, so I know Icemark from the other forum offers rebuilds for miscellaneous electrics for 2nd gens for price. I've had no problems with him and I don't intend to start a flame thread here but I'm wondering of the alternatives for a wiper switch rebuild- is there anybody here that does rebuilds or know of any competent, respectable shops that handle it?

I know I can rebuild my own switch but really can't be bothered to take out the relays and hope somebody can just help out. Also, I know that this a fairly common problem on the FCs and it would be a good thing to find another vendor for this service.

Just for the record, I have a S5 wiper switch w/ rear wiper that died on me some months back.

Phoenix7 · 09-15-2008, 07:47 PM

1990 GTX offered me rebuilt switches. I'm sure the offer extends to you all too.

Whizbang · 09-15-2008, 07:58 PM

i am actually curious about what is there to be rebuilt. i may have to take a bad one apart since i love to tinker.

firzen · 09-15-2008, 08:04 PM

Phoenix7, think we could get him to chime in here?

It's those relays inside the switches that go. My car has some grounding issues that I intend to fix and I suspect that it contributed to the frying of the wiper switch internals. Icemark apparently rebuilds them with better relays; I'm just hoping we can get reliable relays that can beat the stock ones.

Phoenix7 · 09-15-2008, 10:49 PM

yeah, I sent him the link to this thread.

I'm gonna ship out my S5 TII ecu to replace his blown one.

maui_boi · 09-16-2008, 01:11 AM

so all there is to do is change relays for the wiper switch??? cause im having the same problem with my 88 n/a lol

My5ABaby · 09-16-2008, 06:10 AM

I think Icemark used to redo the internal relays, but if I'm not mistaken, I believe he said the company that was selling the upgrades internal relays no longer does. However, you can put on an external relay pretty easily.

maui_boi · 09-16-2008, 01:23 PM

and how u do that???

yeti · 09-17-2008, 09:40 AM

I need this done along with my clock.. because I'm tired of trying to fix my clock only to have it work for a few days.

Whizbang · 09-17-2008, 09:41 AM

i want a one of those gauge pods to just release that entire thing

yeti · 09-17-2008, 06:25 PM

If I had more spare time and a little money and a hiar more experience then you'd get one.. I'd like to get into fibre glassing some more.

My5ABaby · 09-18-2008, 06:19 AM

It appears the relays are still up on Icemark's site so I'm not sure where I got that. Maybe I'm losing it...

BLK FC3S · 09-19-2008, 10:49 AM

I believe the s5 has the new relay, the s4's have the old problem relay. Doesn't mean your relay didn't go bad. If you wanna save money, order the relay through Icemark and rebuild it yourself if you can solder. If not spend the $75 for one of his.

Phoenix7 · 09-19-2008, 02:11 PM

well I don't think he'd ever ship anything to "Hassell" so I know that's out of the question!

I'd rather spend MORE money anywhere else than give it to our Icy friend.

Rotary#10 · 10-06-2008, 12:41 AM

well then who on here does the electrical fixes ?

09-15-2008, 07:58 PM	#3
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	i am actually curious about what is there to be rebuilt. i may have to take a bad one apart since i love to tinker. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

09-15-2008, 08:04 PM	#4
firzen Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 231 Rep Power: 18	Phoenix7, think we could get him to chime in here? It's those relays inside the switches that go. My car has some grounding issues that I intend to fix and I suspect that it contributed to the frying of the wiper switch internals. Icemark apparently rebuilds them with better relays; I'm just hoping we can get reliable relays that can beat the stock ones. Last edited by firzen; 09-15-2008 at 08:07 PM.

09-16-2008, 06:10 AM	#7
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	I think Icemark used to redo the internal relays, but if I'm not mistaken, I believe he said the company that was selling the upgrades internal relays no longer does. However, you can put on an external relay pretty easily. __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

09-17-2008, 09:40 AM	#9
yeti Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 70 Rep Power: 18	I need this done along with my clock.. because I'm tired of trying to fix my clock only to have it work for a few days. __________________ 1989 vert, RB header and presilencer (looking for a catback), SAFC-II, custom fiberglass speakerbox, 130 amp alternator sweetness. Parts Interchangeability List

09-17-2008, 06:25 PM	#11
yeti Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 70 Rep Power: 18	If I had more spare time and a little money and a hiar more experience then you'd get one.. I'd like to get into fibre glassing some more. __________________ 1989 vert, RB header and presilencer (looking for a catback), SAFC-II, custom fiberglass speakerbox, 130 amp alternator sweetness. Parts Interchangeability List

09-15-2008, 07:44 PM	#1
firzen Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 231 Rep Power: 18	Wiper switch rebuilds Okay, so I know Icemark from the other forum offers rebuilds for miscellaneous electrics for 2nd gens for price. I've had no problems with him and I don't intend to start a flame thread here but I'm wondering of the alternatives for a wiper switch rebuild- is there anybody here that does rebuilds or know of any competent, respectable shops that handle it? I know I can rebuild my own switch but really can't be bothered to take out the relays and hope somebody can just help out. Also, I know that this a fairly common problem on the FCs and it would be a good thing to find another vendor for this service. Just for the record, I have a S5 wiper switch w/ rear wiper that died on me some months back.

09-16-2008, 01:11 AM	#6
maui_boi FC Rotary Power Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MAUI, HAWAII Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	so all there is to do is change relays for the wiper switch??? cause im having the same problem with my 88 n/a lol

09-16-2008, 01:23 PM	#8
maui_boi FC Rotary Power Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MAUI, HAWAII Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	and how u do that???

09-17-2008, 09:41 AM	#10
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	i want a one of those gauge pods to just release that entire thing __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

09-18-2008, 06:19 AM	#12
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	It appears the relays are still up on Icemark's site so I'm not sure where I got that. Maybe I'm losing it... __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

09-19-2008, 10:49 AM	#13
BLK FC3S C088 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mount Dora, FL (no its not a mountian) Posts: 112 Rep Power: 18	I believe the s5 has the new relay, the s4's have the old problem relay. Doesn't mean your relay didn't go bad. If you wanna save money, order the relay through Icemark and rebuild it yourself if you can solder. If not spend the $75 for one of his. __________________

10-06-2008, 12:41 AM	#15
Rotary#10 Rotorhead Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: "the town " Oakland Posts: 219 Rep Power: 17	well then who on here does the electrical fixes ? __________________ Currently running: 90 GTUs converted to S5 TurboII. Track car. 90 N/A GTUs.. Running project car 89 N/A GTUs in Black #2 10/6/18 Blown coolant seal undergoing rebuild and restomod.