3G Protege: Variable Intermittent Wipers
 

I've got a 2002 ES with intermittent wipers. My question is: do they make a steering column wiper control bar that allows for variable intermittence or am I stuck with the single setting? When I look at the stock one on there now, it looks like the end was designed to allow for a rotating variance control. Any info is appreciated.

Re: intermittent wipers
 

that's where the control for the P5 rear window wiper is

It is rediculous that the Protege does not have variable intermittent wipers, I think nearly every car does these days. Even my old Ford Escort had it. This is my biggest gripe about the car.
Anyhow, if you push the wiper stalk upward it will give a swipe without spraying fluid

Why would you need a power lock button on the passenger side when you have a remote on your key? why give the passenger the opportunity to lock your keys in the car? I think it is great that there is no button for the passenger, I used to hate when they would lock the doors on me

because ANOTHER feature we don't have.....is the doors auto locking once the car gets to like 15 MPH.....and I don't usually get in and immediately lock my doors......my WIFE does....since she likes the doors locked....and it buggs her that we don't have the auto locking feature like our last car did....and when WE get in the car...SHE can't lock the doors...or at least HER door....so she has to have ME do it...and its a distraciton....I wish ALL the doors had their own switch for the frickin doors!

HERE'S THE HOW-TO

I know for a fact that the stalk and control assembly from an MPV will plug right in and work fine for our P5s as I have checked it out with our MPV. The module can be purchased from the dealership for about $110 but I am not sure of the part number. Basically, the stalk and the module is one unit. Remove the steering wheel column covers and there are like 3 or 4 screws that have to be removed and then the module unplugs. Drop in the new one and replace covers. Should take about 15 minutes to do. If you use the MPV one (maybe the tribute too) you can have variable speed intermittent wipers along with retaining control of the rear wiper. So I would assume that the ones out of a Millenia or a 626 would work for a Protege Sedan.

They do! all she has to do is push the button by her shoulder down on the door and only her door will lock. It works for the back doors too

I hate those auto locks, they drive me crazy, especially in American cars where they don't auto unlock! I have always felt they could be a problem in an accident, locking you in the car. I can see where women could feel safer-protection from car jacking

Now that's the answer I have been looking for. Do the MPV stalks look the same as the Pro5 or is it terribly different? did you actually install it your car?

Ya'll beat me to the punch
 

I want to know this as well. I'd really love to have variable intermittent wipers... one of the few complaints I have with this car.

Please keep us posted! :)

Thanks,
Jim

Thanks much, brother!!

I find it very annoying how there is now variable intermittent wiper adjustment on my P5. I also have a fully loaded 2002 Civic and it doesn't have one either! Seems like it would be a fairly inexpensive option to put on the car, so I'm not sure why they didn' put it on.:mad:

So, if a person had non P5 pro, could they still use the one from the MPV and just deal with the extra control for the rear wiper doing nothing? Seems like a small annoyance that does not outweigh having the variable intermittents.

Now I need to get some part numbers and get these things.

I forgot about this thread. As far as my P5, I did actually swap the stalk/module to make sure it all worked fine and it worked great. I put the original back in so that I can keep the variable ones in the MPV. I will get a new stalk/module from the dealer one day.

Thanks you VERY much

Rider,
is the module integral with the stalk or is there a second unit that also needs to be moved over (or purchased as the case may be).

thanks!