Issue with wipers (intervals) - Honda Prelude Forum

prelude2005 · 09-14-2002, 06:56 AM

Do you guys have wiper "INT" switch on the wiper side? I have one, but it doesnt work, is it supposed to switch on and off? the wipers dont move at all. But they do work in like 'low' or 'high'

Also, when I do have the wipers on, and then I turn them off, they do not return to the "home" position, they just stay at where ever I turn the wipers off (middle of windshield). Whats going on? something with the wiper computer?

U.K VTEC · 09-14-2002, 10:12 AM

Yeah, the 'INT' (intermittent) will make the wipers wipe every 6 seconds or so. It's for those times when 'on' is too much and turning them off is no good.

Back to your dilemma, really the only components to check are the wiper relay, which controls the intermittent function also, and the switch itself. Usually, the more common fault is the relay which is located in the internal fusebox.
If you know someone else with a lude, borrow their relay and if the problem goes away, you know how to solve it.

Hope this helps.

brendon2k · 09-14-2002, 04:07 PM

I have the exact same problem. It is rained here ever in the desert I would be more apt to fix it. I think it is the relay and I should try to replace mine.

prelude2005 · 09-14-2002, 07:39 PM

where is this relay at? under hood? is it a fuse?

brendon2k · 09-14-2002, 09:09 PM

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Originally posted by prelude2005
where is this relay at? under hood? is it a fuse?

I was hoping someone would post up the info so I could run and get the part and fix it.

prelude2005 · 09-14-2002, 09:20 PM

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Originally posted by brendon2k

I was hoping someone would post up the info so I could run and get the part and fix it.

as did I

prelude2005 · 09-15-2002, 02:58 PM

can someone please post a pic of where the relay is?

U.K VTEC · 09-15-2002, 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by U.K VTEC
....the relay which is located in the internal fusebox.
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prelude2005 · 09-15-2002, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by U.K VTEC

haaha, damn so its a probably a big square looking fuse eh?

prelude2005 · 09-24-2002, 06:36 PM

hey UK is this what its suppsed to look like? please say yes

Well if it is, where is this bastard located? I tried to look, can't find it...

BTW, I looked in the internal fuse box (under hood) I didnt find anything on the labeling saying "wiper relay" is there another name?

Zimmlude · 09-25-2002, 01:36 AM

Hey,

Well I would have refered you to the online 4th gen repair manual I found but it appears to have been taken down. Luckly I DL'ed all the PDF's and have found the part in question. It appears that it is located right below the injector resister box at the upper right of the engine bay.

Any other ?'s just ask

HTH,

J

ShadowSonic · 09-25-2002, 11:03 AM

Are you gonna be fixing this or is honda? anyone have a write up on it?

brendon2k · 09-25-2002, 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by 99Interlude
Are you gonna be fixing this or is honda? anyone have a write up on it?

there wont be a write up is is pulling out and pushing in a new relay.

prelude2005 · 09-25-2002, 05:16 PM

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Originally posted by brendon2k

there wont be a write up is is pulling out and pushing in a new relay.

you know where this is located brandon?

Zimmlude · 09-25-2002, 05:34 PM

Hey,

Read my previous post. It is under the injector resistor box at the upper right of the engine bay.

J

prelude2005 · 09-25-2002, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by Zimmlude
Hey,

Read my previous post. It is under the injector resistor box at the upper right of the engine bay.

J

email me...

digitaltrance@attbi.com

Zimmlude · 09-25-2002, 05:48 PM

E-mailed,

J

prelude2005 · 09-29-2002, 04:16 PM

brendon

I found the issue UK VTEC was right it was the relay, I changed it out, and now I have the Intermittent wipers

heres a pic to help you!!!!

awsome, im so happy now

prelude2005 · 09-29-2002, 04:25 PM

oh and heres the old relay

brendon2k · 09-29-2002, 05:48 PM

Good stuff Charlie. Where you able to just get the part at a local auto zone store or did you have to order it from a dealership?