Automatic Windshield Wiper Delete??

[mfennema]

Does anyone know if there is a way to change your auto windshield wipers from automatic to a certain setting? Its a huge pet peeve of mine that if its barely misting the wipers seem to go beserk and skip across the windshield at a speed that is much to fast for the amount of precipitation on the glass.

I am looking for a way to make my wipers go back to how they were in the old days where you could pick a speed/delay and set them where you wanted. Any ideas??

Edit: 07 GMC Sierra

 

[Texas Jim]

This is probably a dumb question... but do you have them turned all the way to the LAST DETENT before being totally off??

My Caddy has the same type wipers... the different positions on the stalk, there are about 5 of them, control how sensitive they are to the windshield getting wet.

 

[Darkanion]

From what I'm reading online, it looks like you can unplug the connector that goes into the Rainsense Module and the wiper switch is supposed to work as a delay, not detection..

Perhaps someone else can fill in some details about where the module is located, though..

 

[mfennema]

Jim - Sometimes I can turn them all the way down and they are still going at full blast because the rainsense module is telling it that there is more water than there is. Doesn't make any difference what position I have the switch in.

Thanks Michael. I like the feature, so I am almost wondering if I can put a switch in to switch the feature on and off. So when it's fWONking up I can turn the rainsense off on the fly and make it work properly, but all the other times leave it on and do its thing.

 

[Darkanion]

Thanks Michael. I like the feature, so I am almost wondering if I can put a switch in to switch the feature on and off. So when it's fWONking up I can turn the rainsense off on the fly and make it work properly, but all the other times leave it on and do its thing.

No problem!

The RainSense wipers is one of the features I miss from the truck..

 

[mfennema]

If you would happen to come across a wiring diagram or the location of the module please let me know!

Thanks again

 

[The_Chupacabra]

The Module is behind the rear view mirror. I personally like the Rainsense wipers when they work correctly.

I had a hell of a time to get them to work.

 

[The_Chupacabra]

Did you recently get your windshield replaced? If they have any bubbles in between the sensor and the windshield you will have problems, Probably why they quit putting them on the vehicles.

 

[mfennema]

Nope haven't had it replaced. Just never has worked real well. I think I am going to figure out how to put in an on/off switch so I can turn it off when it isn't working right (i.e. winter). Thanks for giving me the location of the module!

 

[The_Chupacabra]

No problem