How To: Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper

[LinuxRacr]

Guys, thank Edwin (TheMan) for this usefull bit of info:

Wiper Mod Link (http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18335)

EDIT: Looks like this link is now invalid. Looks to be removed. I'll see if I can track down a good link.

[Sir Nuke]

its kick ass....I just saw that on the other board YESTERDAY.....and I would LOVE to do that change.....but I am almost afraid to call the dealer and find out how much that stalk cost....

for the simple reason is it will cost me TWICE as much....as there is NO WAY I can do THAT mod to my P-5 and not the WIFES TOO!!! LOL

[BadDSM]

Someone posted that it cost them $70 from MazdaStuff.

[ZG77_OzZ]

Cool

[low_psi]

grr, if only i could get one for cheaper...my lil bare ass MX3 RS had them..

[BadDSM]

Cheaper you say?
Go to a wrecking yard and find a 99+ MPV.
You could probably offer $20 bucks for it.

[freekwonder]

damn, anybody have a hook up on Euro Parts. I wonder why the MPV one works for the P5 and not the sedan. must be the rear window wiper. I wonder if the North Amercian 626 stalk would work.

[big_ben]

I heard that you can get the valve stems and the ash tray from the 99+ MPV also. Can this be true?!?!? If so I cant wait to do that mod!(loser) (thumb)

[Rider69]

Originally posted by big_ben
I heard that you can get the valve stems and the ash tray from the 99+ MPV also. Can this be true?!?!? If so I cant wait to do that mod!(loser) (thumb)

Actually the Ashtrays are different and it would not work!:rolleyes: :D

[LinuxRacr]

Some folks may/will find it useful.

[big_ben]

Come on guys, I was kidding. I thought it was funny.

[Sir Nuke]

I did the mod...it works GREAT!!! I LOVE IT.....and for those of you with Sedans.....

I talked with Richard at MAZDASTUFF.COM and he was very interested....he is adding the MPV stalk to the website and it use...I told him about the european stalk for the sedans and he is looking into a source for them so he can add that part as well.....if you have a sedan...and are interested....give Richard a call at mazdastuff.com and see how he is coming along or if he has an update on getting the parts for you sedan drivers.

(stash)

[ZG77_OzZ]

:confused:

[LinuxRacr]

Originally posted by Sir Nuke
I did the mod...it works GREAT!!! I LOVE IT.....and for those of you with Sedans.....

I talked with Richard at MAZDASTUFF.COM and he was very interested....he is adding the MPV stalk to the website and it use...I told him about the european stalk for the sedans and he is looking into a source for them so he can add that part as well.....if you have a sedan...and are interested....give Richard a call at mazdastuff.com and see how he is coming along or if he has an update on getting the parts for you sedan drivers.

(stash)

Sweet! I will give them a call. That is the same dealership I bought my MP3 from.

[ZoomZoomH]

Originally posted by Sir Nuke
I did the mod...it works GREAT!!! I LOVE IT.....and for those of you with Sedans.....

I talked with Richard at MAZDASTUFF.COM and he was very interested....he is adding the MPV stalk to the website and it use...I told him about the european stalk for the sedans and he is looking into a source for them so he can add that part as well.....if you have a sedan...and are interested....give Richard a call at mazdastuff.com and see how he is coming along or if he has an update on getting the parts for you sedan drivers.

(stash)

it'll be great if they can work that out and provide the Euro 626 stalks for the sedans.

[low_psi]

Originally posted by BadDSM
Cheaper you say?
Go to a wrecking yard and find a 99+ MPV.
You could probably offer $20 bucks for it.

i'm not in europe!

[03P5INVA]

I see the stalk on mazdastuff.com for the 2003 MPV ($79.00), and just want to make sure it will work. I see the mention of 99+ MPV, but just want to double check and make sure the '03 MPV will work for the upgrade to my '03P5. I'm a new member, and love the forum; this is my first post!

[Kooldino]

Ok, I'm too lazy to reread all this stuff...but how much/how hard will it be to put these on an mp3?

[ZoomZoomH]

03P5INVA, yes the 2003 MPV wiper stalk will fit right into the P5. Follow the link in the first post for how-to's

for MP3, you will need to find the wiper stalk from the EUROPEAN 626, US 626 stalk WILL NOT WORK.

[90210brandon]

I finished the mod last week and it works great. Just like you guys said. It took 35min. to install! Thanks guys. I love it! (silverp5) (canada)

[ZG77_OzZ]

Dang I need to do that..

[Dimitrios]

Great modification (if you want to call it that). Just put mine in over the weekend. 15 minutes to pull off the cover, remove the old unit, and replace. Back up and running and works great!

[vetteguy]

This was my first modification and it was easy. Thanks to the guys who figured it out.

I purchased my MPV stack from a salvage yard I found on www.car-part.com . $37.10 shipped to my door.

If you want to find a list of yards that have the part available you are looking for a "column switch" under the parts catagory. It will then bring up a screen with the option of the column switches. Your looking for the right side wiper control switch. You may want to try a few different years 99 and up. For some reason 99 doesn't offer the selection of which switch your looking for but the 2001 did.

I bought mine from Army's in Lima, OH. They were great to work with, took my info, pulled the part and then called me back and described it because it didn't have the part number on it.

Hope someone finds this info useful.

[grishulia]

Originally posted by LinuxRacr
Guys, thank Edwin (TheMan) for this usefull bit of info:

Wiper Mod Link (http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18335)

Is there a new link of info on this?

[Bijou-MP5]

can anybody show how to do this?

[Monstermile]

The how-to linked to protege club and the link is dead. Someone might want to post a how-to for here.

[90210brandon]

No it's up right now. Wipers (http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16226)

[Bijou-MP5]

oh protegeclub.com came back huh?

[90210brandon]

Jep. Hopefully for a while...

[ZG77_OzZ]

Originally posted by LinuxRacr
Guys, thank Edwin (TheMan) for this usefull bit of info:

Wiper Mod Link (http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18335)



The link is dead that sucks..........

[therizzzo]

Has anyone found the wiper stalk from the Euro 626 on the internet? I've had no success locating it yet. Any suggestions?

BTW, this is my first post. Great site, lots of excellent information and good ideas. I've been lurking for a week or two. I just bought a white 2003 ES loaded with everything but the autodim mirror and cargo accessories.

[jrodhotrod]

Originally posted by therizzzo
Has anyone found the wiper stalk from the Euro 626 on the internet? I've had no success locating it yet. Any suggestions?

BTW, this is my first post. Great site, lots of excellent information and good ideas. I've been lurking for a week or two. I just bought a white 2003 ES loaded with everything but the autodim mirror and cargo accessories.

First off, welcome to the board.

Second, I wrote Corksport http://www.corksport.com and they said they could order it for me. Still waiting to hear back from them. I guess it takes a long time to get them in.

[wannabe]

Originally posted by theMAN over at pClub
missing link found!!!

Here's the part number from the European 626!!!

GE6M-66-128

It is priced at 158.94€

You can get it from this dealer in Finland:
http://www.inchcape.fi/

I am still trying to find out their address and phone

[wannabe]

Originally posted by theMAN
Here is the Finnish dealership who is willing to ship parts to America:

Mazda Jaguar Espoo
Niittymaantie 8
02200 Espoo
Finland
Phone:+35895080845
Fax: +35895080805

[therizzzo]

Originally posted by mp3wannabe


That's $173.51 as of 9/04. Ouch! Too much for intermitten wipers, not to mention the freight charges. I'll make due with non-adjust wipers for now. I was hoping to find one from a salvage type place for like <$70.00. Am I dreaming?

[wannabe]

Originally posted by therizzzo
That's $173.51 as of 9/04. Ouch! Too much for intermitten wipers, not to mention the freight charges. I'll make due with non-adjust wipers for now. I was hoping to find one from a salvage type place for like <$70.00. Am I dreaming?

for the sedan..probably

you would have to find a wrecked 626 in Europe. then get the parts shipped.

for the p5, you can definetly get one from the junkyard, 99+ MPV

[Bijou-MP5]

oh~ I installed mine yesterday and it is cool mod to do~!
it only takes 10mins to whole job :D
I want to test it but no raining these days lol

[grishulia]

How did you separate the top plastic piece from the bottom one after you've unscrewed the screws?

[Bijou-MP5]

pull it upward with little force, top and bottom piece were attached to each other

[grishulia]

And they'll unsnap without braking anything?

On the left side I pressed the top part in a little and it unsnapped but I couldn't get the right side to separate...

[Bijou-MP5]

don't be afraid, just use more force!!!

[grishulia]

It worked... took 10 minutes and works beautifully, can't wait to try it in the rain... whoever came up with this mod was a geniouos...

[Ezeikiel]

the link to the howto isnt working. i didnt find anything in the search. is it really as simple as putting in the 2003 mpv stalk?

[90210brandon]

Originally posted by Ezeikiel
the link to the howto isnt working. i didnt find anything in the search. is it really as simple as putting in the 2003 mpv stalk? Damn straight, easy as pie man. Anyone, I repeat anyone can do it!

[fluxMP3]

i cant get to the link someone please e-mail it to me

[jrodhotrod]

Hey Guys,

I just finished putting in my Euro 626 Wiper Stalk that I got from CorkSport. I now have intermittent wipers in my Sedan :D

Here is the info:

Part Number: GE6M-66-128 Wiper Stalk
$66.00+Shipping at CorkSport.

Just give them a call and ask for Derrick, He is the one that ordered mine so it should be pretty easy for him to get one for you if you want. Just be warned it takes a while to get. it's just as easy as putting in the other one into the protege5.

[banned bandit]

remove screws 1 2 and 3

http://www3.sympatico.ca/malcolm.norman/pics/my_car/wipermod/wipermod640x480-2.JPG

release stearing wheel clamp hight ajuster

pry appart top and bottom plastic pieces



to make life easier remove screws (4 and 5) that hold on ignisian(sp) light to lower plastic cover

remove three screws (6,7.8) that hold the windshied wiper stalk to stearing column
http://www3.sympatico.ca/malcolm.norman/pics/my_car/wipermod/wipermod640x480-3.JPG


remove stalk and replace with variable windshield wiper stalk

insert screws 6,7,8

insert screws 4 and 5 (screw 5 is tricky use a magnetic screw driver)

clip back on bottom and top steering wheel column covers

move steering wheel column to max hight and tighten clamp

insert screws 1,2,3

vola your done and it should look like this

http://www3.sympatico.ca/malcolm.norman/pics/my_car/wipermod/wipermod1.jpg

[ahb11m]

i got in my gf's car (a ford laser/escort) and noticed that she had intermittent wipers,.... anyway i rang up ford about ti and they said yeah they can do tha for me!!!

* part number GE7V66128

this is the sedan part.... i just have to wait for ford to ship it now!! of yeah US$65 was the cost!!!

[ahb11m]

no wait on a second.. don't order that part... its for right hand drives... i'll leave it up for other RHD peeps...

[eternity525]

Originally posted by LinuxRacr
Guys, thank Edwin (TheMan) for this usefull bit of info:

Wiper Mod Link (http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18335)

hi, is there another How-To for this mod? the link about is dead, and the Mazdastuff.com site is down too.. can I get the wipers anywhere else?

[90210brandon]

Wipers? or Control Stalk? If it is the stalk: I ordered mine from the dealer but try a salvage yard. To install it, it is very easy to do. Just take off the steering column cover and remove the old stalk and replace it with the new variable one. I know, this was short, but I am not sure what the question is.

[90210brandon]

Originally posted by banned bandit
remove screws 1 2 and 3

http://www3.sympatico.ca/malcolm.norman/pics/my_car/wipermod/wipermod640x480-2.JPG

release stearing wheel clamp hight ajuster

pry appart top and bottom plastic pieces



to make life easier remove screws (4 and 5) that hold on ignisian(sp) light to lower plastic cover

remove three screws (6,7.8) that hold the windshied wiper stalk to stearing column
http://www3.sympatico.ca/malcolm.norman/pics/my_car/wipermod/wipermod640x480-3.JPG


remove stalk and replace with variable windshield wiper stalk

insert screws 6,7,8

insert screws 4 and 5 (screw 5 is tricky use a magnetic screw driver)

clip back on bottom and top steering wheel column covers

move steering wheel column to max hight and tighten clamp

insert screws 1,2,3

vola your done and it should look like this

http://www3.sympatico.ca/malcolm.norman/pics/my_car/wipermod/wipermod1.jpg :confused:

[banned bandit]

guys its not rocket science....i installed it without the how too originaly

[eternity525]

Originally posted by ahb11m
i got in my gf's car (a ford laser/escort) and noticed that she had intermittent wipers,.... anyway i rang up ford about ti and they said yeah they can do tha for me!!!

* part number GE7V66128

this is the sedan part.... i just have to wait for ford to ship it now!! of yeah US$65 was the cost!!!

you mean that the wiper stock from ford will work for the P5?

[ahb11m]

yeah but like i said before, that is the RHD model, which would mean you will have to move your indicator stalk to use that specific part number...

most part in oz can be gotten from mazda or ford, hence this box below!! (this was for my heater resistor)

[Poseur]

the US part# for an MPV/Protege5 is GE6V-66-128. VERY close numerically. I just had my ford technician buddy order me one. (hooray for homie hookups)

[kevducridr]

Is there anything like this that will work on the sedans?

[jrodhotrod]

Hey Guys,

I just finished putting in my Euro 626 Wiper Stalk that I got from CorkSport. I now have intermittent wipers in my Sedan :D

Here is the info:

Part Number: GE6M-66-128 Wiper Stalk
$66.00+Shipping at CorkSport.

Just give them a call and ask for Derrick, He is the one that ordered mine so it should be pretty easy for him to get one for you if you want. Just be warned it takes a while to get. it's just as easy as putting in the other one into the protege5.
Yes, I posted it earlier in this thread, here it is again. Call Corksport to order it, it might take a while, but the price is right and it works perfectly.

[kevducridr]

Thanks Bro! :cool:

[Pheonix]

now do you think we can get convex mirrors this same way???
my brother's Mz6 has these, would they be similar or no?

[Crock]

Hey Guys,

I just finished putting in my Euro 626 Wiper Stalk that I got from CorkSport. I now have intermittent wipers in my Sedan :D

Here is the info:

Part Number: GE6M-66-128 Wiper Stalk
$66.00+Shipping at CorkSport.

Just give them a call and ask for Derrick, He is the one that ordered mine so it should be pretty easy for him to get one for you if you want. Just be warned it takes a while to get. it's just as easy as putting in the other one into the protege5.
Just called CorkSport. The part number is on backorder from Japan for at least 3 months. I'm not happy.

[jrodhotrod]

Yeah... Sorry dude, they take a long time to get. I waited a long time for mine (about 2.5 months), but CorkSport is the easiest and most affordable place to get one I found. Some members on the board in Europe might be able to help you out, but you might be stuck waiting, it's worth the wait.

[LinuxRacr]

This is my next mod. I'm still waiting on my aspheric mirrors to arrive. :mad:

[noclue119]

Well the 99+ MPV intermittent wiper switch work for a mazdaspeed

[Kooldino]

Bump

[ahb11m]

noclue, we know that, but the cheapest way to get the stalks are through corksport, who order from japan... or you can use the same part number at you mazda dealer, who will charge like a wounded bull

[noclue119]

Mine was a question not a statement

I was asking if the MPV's switch will work with our car....
noclue, we know that, but the cheapest way to get the stalks are through corksport, who order from japan... or you can use the same part number at you mazda dealer, who will charge like a wounded bull

[jrodhotrod]

I believe the answer to your question is no. But I am not 100% certain on that one.

[ahb11m]

ok sorry, my bad!!!

set up a meet with someone in your area!!! i can't imagine why it wouldnot fit, i'm sure that mazda speed don't use a special fitting....

but serisously set up a meet with someone else... it will take about 15 minutes to try out their wiper stalk.... then you can be 100% certain!!!

[thewrench]

I think they'll fit and work ok, but speeds don't need the rear wiper controls.

[ahb11m]

neither does my car... i was able to get one from a ford laser sedan....

see my pics if you have never seen this car... apparantly its similar to an escort?

[freekwonder]

i know its been posted that you can get the E-spec stalks form corksport, but i noticed tonight that they have them under the interior section now. so you dont need to call anybody, you can just order them now. They show $72 for them

http://www.corksport.com/main.php3?primNavIndex=0&mainURL=%2Fstore%2Findex.php3%3Fcat%3D220750

[Crock]

i know its been posted that you can get the E-spec stalks form corksport, but i noticed tonight that they have them under the interior section now. so you dont need to call anybody, you can just order them now. They show $72 for them

http://www.corksport.com/main.php3?primNavIndex=0&mainURL=%2Fstore%2Findex.php3%3Fcat%3D220750
Is this E-spec stalk the same one mentioned earlier in this thread? Corksport's part number for it on their site is 99-p-030... probably their own cataloging number.

[freekwonder]

i believe so. thats the one the sedans need. im pretty sure what happened is some people started ordering them then corksport probably just said, "hell lets stock them" and put their own part number on them

[Crock]

It fits like a glove. I was a little nervous prying up the plastic around the steering column but after I got it off it went quite smoothly, about 20 mins. For anyone else planning to do this, a butter knife was a big help.

Now all I have to do is wait for it to rain and I can test it out. :)

[duMb KeoLa]

how long does it take corksport to order it now??? i mean, if i order it now whats the expected eta??? thanks

[thewrench]

I ordered one about three weeks ago, and they must've had it in stock. I had it in hand in about ten days, maybe less. (across country)

[jrodhotrod]

It can take a while depending on if they have it in stock, I was one of the first to order it before they had it on their site and it took like 6 or 7 weeks I think, but the turn around should be much qucker now since its a regular stock item for them.

[simplijm]

Thanks to everyone in the thread I just completed this mod. I have never done any automotive stuff so I was pretty tentative at doing this. Thanks to all the posts I got my part from MazdaStuff.com for $79ish and had the part installed with in 8 days of ordering. I did it last night and it took about 10 minutes to get the column housing off, 5 minutes to actually swap out the stalks, and 10 to get the housing back on. The ingition light was a pain in the rear, that's what took so long to get the whole thing back together. I wouldn't have even attempted this if everyone here had not been so great in posting the how-to. THANKS!!!!!!!!!

[NovaScotia_P5]

I just found out that the replacement wiper switch from corksport does not have control of the rear wiper like the stock one. Is there any way to get around this, or do i have to buy a 2004 MP3 stock wiper switch or a stock 1999-03 MPV switch?

[NovaScotia_P5]

:confused:

Where did you get your wiper switch? The one at corksport doesnt have rear wiper control and i noticed yours did.

[jrodhotrod]

Where did you get your wiper switch? The one at corksport doesnt have rear wiper control and i noticed yours did.
For the P5 get the MPV switch from http://www.mazdastuff.com

For the Protege Sedan, get the Euro switch from Corksport: http://www.corksport.com

[garretts77]

For the P5 get the MPV switch from http://www.mazdastuff.com (http://www.mazdastuff.com/)

For the Protege Sedan, get the Euro switch from Corksport: http://www.corksport.com
I got the switch from a 2002 MPV at a wrecker for my p5. $25... And it looks brand new.

[ahb11m]

hmmm i think we should look into that

would it be the same one as the tribute too?

[stellar_bc]

for those that did this...how do you remove the steering column cover? im trying to replace the key light led to blue.

[NegatiZE]

4 screws underneath the column, that's it.

[ahb11m]

then pull it apart... also undo the steering column adjustment bar... jsut pull it down really so its out of the way... the thign splits into 2 halves... top and ......bottom!!!!

[stellar_bc]

ok thanks guys.

[Saban]

Sub... so I can find the thread later easier...

[Jethro_TDot]

4 screws underneath the column, that's it.

3 Screws.

Thought I'd correct this so the person that does this is not looking for 4 screws.(shady)

[knubile]

Did mazdastuff.com stop selling these? I can't seem to the find the wiper stalk on their site.

[ProtoType5]

Did mazdastuff.com stop selling these? I can't seem to the find the wiper stalk on their site.


I think I bought the last one on Monday....They are shipping it to me, but when I went back to the site to check it out again, I couldn't find it either....You snooze you lose...You should just contact them...They are probably on back order or something... (flame)

[acfyu]

Try looking at 2003 MPV. I find the wiper stalk from there.

[Captain KRM P5]

Did mazdastuff.com stop selling these? I can't seem to the find the wiper stalk on their site.

i carry these as well

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

i carry these as well

how mucho dinero?

[KrayzieFox]

I just got one from a 03 tribute for $30 on www.car-part.com. The guy I spoke with said they were the same as the MPV.

[solid_snake]

I just got one from a 03 tribute for $30 on www.car-part.com. The guy I spoke with said they were the same as the MPV.
yeah, they are the same (thumb)

[spacgoste]

Well, I didnt have much luck locating the switch. I bcalled car-parts and they refered me to website. The website doesnt list wiper switch, I told him. Then I called corkparts and spoke to Derrick, He wasnt much help. Last I called mazdaStuff, they quoted me a price of 144.00. I said thanks. Can anyone give someplace that I can get a wiper switch? Thanks

[mx-p5]

bumping so i can find it again when my stalk shows up

[CTt3P5]

Just save my pm. That one post has everything you'll need to do.

[122 Vega]

I got mine from Corksport. I consider it a racing mod in Oregon.

Britt

[MazdaSpeeder]

I just did this mod, and the timing is great with all the rain we are getting here. Just an FYI, my stalk is from a 2001 Escape, and is completely compatible.

[KrayzieFox]

I need to get one for my MP3.. too bad the sedan ones are different than the P5.

Can anyone get the Euro 626 stalk in the US (besides CorkSport.. they're kinda expensive)?

[CTt3P5]

I need to get one for my MP3.. too bad the sedan ones are different than the P5.

Can anyone get the Euro 626 stalk in the US (besides CorkSport.. they're kinda expensive)?

The MPV/Tribute/Escape stalks will work on the sedan. Ty gave his to Jeg and it worked fine. It will give you the option of adding a mad tyte JDM rear wiper to the sedan in the future. (stash)

[mx-p5]

yup, tribute stalk WILL work in the sedan

Just have an extra "function" that doesn't do anything since there aren't any connectors for it in the sedan steering column

[CTt3P5]

Damn...forgot you gave it to him. Edited my post.

[KrayzieFox]

You guys for real?! I'm about to swap the one out of the P5 tomorrow..

[mx-p5]

i am so fo shizzle ma nizzle

[03zoomzoom]

Which year MPV/Tribute/Escape works on the sedan?

[azmp5]

I thought this was a HOW TO , there isnt any pics on how to. I want to do this mod.

[mx-p5]

you remove the 3 screws from the column, feel below and you'll feel the 3 holes

then pop the two halves off


pull down the bottom half and remove the 2 little phillips screws holding in the wiper stalk in place

then unplug, then , plug in the new stalk and reverse disassemble

[03zoomzoom]

Did anybody come up with the year range of MPV/Tribute/Escape that works for this? I want to get this done this week.

[mx-p5]

i would guess any year the pro5 was made for sure, so look for an 01-03 Tribute, Escape, or MPV