DIY - Liftback Intermittent Wipers via Stalk Replacement (v2.0) - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

AlexNet0 · 04-03-2009, 11:28 PM

Nice, very nice, I haven't seen this till now, and that was one quirk that still drives me crazy is the non-adjustable intermittent wipers.

$148 TRDsparks right now! If anyone has a prius and wants to swap (yeah right), let me know, haha

CTScott · 04-03-2009, 11:35 PM

It's been raining here quite a bit lately, and I am mighty glad I swapped mine.

As I mentioned at the top, I got mine for $50 from http://autoworksinc.com/. They had a lot of Prius parts in stock, and don't list everything on ebay. Try giving them a holler before paying full price for a new one...

DerFlosser · 05-05-2009, 03:21 PM

Does anybody know if the Scion Xd stalk will work? I am curious as to whether or not it cross-reference with any of these p/n's and also, might it be LESS expensive?

DerFlosser · 05-05-2009, 08:55 PM

FYI...here is the intermittent stalk found on the 2008 Xd.

luigi · 07-07-2009, 10:33 AM

Two months later...

What a fantastic mod. Now for those of us without rear wipers...are there any switches to suit us?

I guess I could just install a rear wiper; that would be fun.

CTScott · 07-07-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luigi

Two months later...

What a fantastic mod. Now for those of us without rear wipers...are there any switches to suit us?

I guess I could just install a rear wiper; that would be fun.

Or, just ignore the rear switch. Everything else will work fine.

luigi · 07-07-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Or, just ignore the rear switch. Everything else will work fine.

Sure, but what about the aesthetics?

Thanks for the info, CTScott.

thebarber · 07-07-2009, 10:43 AM

the stalk from an 09+ matrix/vibe also works....took apart a friend of mine's 09 XRS to try it on my yaris....works fine, but just the intermittent fronts....not the intermittent rear, its still on/off only

CTScott · 07-07-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebarber

the stalk from an 09+ matrix/vibe also works....took apart a friend of mine's 09 XRS to try it on my yaris....works fine, but just the intermittent fronts....not the intermittent rear, its still on/off only

The intermittent rear requires a module and an extra wire, which the Yaris doesn't have. I picked up the module from a Prius, but it needs feedback from the rear wiper motor, which the Yaris's wiper motor doesn't provide.

I built my own module which includes a potentiometer to allow for fully adjustable rear intermittent. I use timing, to replace the feedback signal on mine. I haven't had a chance to package it and install it on my car yet, but on the bench it works perfectly. I will probably mount the knob for adjusting the intermittent delay to the steering column, by the stalk.

firemachine69 · 09-28-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

The intermittent rear requires a module and an extra wire, which the Yaris doesn't have. I picked up the module from a Prius, but it needs feedback from the rear wiper motor, which the Yaris's wiper motor doesn't provide.

I built my own module which includes a potentiometer to allow for fully adjustable rear intermittent. I use timing, to replace the feedback signal on mine. I haven't had a chance to package it and install it on my car yet, but on the bench it works perfectly. I will probably mount the knob for adjusting the intermittent delay to the steering column, by the stalk.

You get around to mounting it in your Yaris? Very interested.

CTScott · 09-28-2010, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firemachine69

You get around to mounting it in your Yaris? Very interested.

I still haven't yet. Every time I have the steering column open I forget to monkey with it. Bobolinko PM'd me last week to discuss a fairly simple relay/transistor circuit that he was going to experiment with.

bairjo · 03-26-2013, 04:41 PM

[QUOTE=CTScott;347776]The intermittent rear requires a module and an extra wire, which the Yaris doesn't have. I picked up the module from a Prius, but it needs feedback from the rear wiper motor, which the Yaris's wiper motor doesn't provide.

Any chance that the Prius rear wiper motor could work on the yaris with some modifications in the hatch? Sorry if this was asked already...

CTScott · 03-26-2013, 04:46 PM

[QUOTE=bairjo;691516]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

The intermittent rear requires a module and an extra wire, which the Yaris doesn't have. I picked up the module from a Prius, but it needs feedback from the rear wiper motor, which the Yaris's wiper motor doesn't provide.

Any chance that the Prius rear wiper motor could work on the yaris with some modifications in the hatch? Sorry if this was asked already...

It would require quite a bit of work and extra wiring to the steering column, but it could be done. You would also need the prius rear wiper motor, rear wiper relay module, and the wiper stalk.

POORSHA · 07-07-2009, 02:13 PM

Is there a work around for the stalk using a dash mount switch. just like the $ 10.00 cruise?

CTScott · 07-07-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POORSHA

Is there a work around for the stalk using a dash mount switch. just like the $ 10.00 cruise?

Hmmmm... Actually, the circuit for the intermittent front wipers is built into the stalk, so a work-around is definitely possible, but would require a circuit like my rear intermittent one. Then, you would have a dash or column mounted knob to adjust the delay. It wouldn't require a switch, as the standard stalk has an intermittent mode.

POORSHA · 07-08-2009, 05:37 PM

Hmmm

Wildcat · 08-21-2010, 04:25 AM

Great writeup CTScott!

The stock wiper switch has bugged me from day one. I also ordered the part from autoworksinc.com. The guy was very helpful and I got the part the very next day.

The dealership wanted $208 for the stalk. No thanks. The guy at autoworksinc pulled mine from an 07 Prius as well. $50 + shipping.

The whole upgrade took about 7 - 8 minutes max and works like a charm.

Revsson · 08-25-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildcat

Great writeup CTScott!

The stock wiper switch has bugged me from day one. I also ordered the part from autoworksinc.com. The guy was very helpful and I got the part the very next day.

The dealership wanted $208 for the stalk. No thanks. The guy at autoworksinc pulled mine from an 07 Prius as well. $50 + shipping.

The whole upgrade took about 7 - 8 minutes max and works like a charm.

Hey, did you steal my part from Wisconsin??

I'd love to do the fog light stalk, but not sure I want to pull the steering
wheel. I realize this one can be done without doing that.

04-03-2009, 11:28 PM	#1
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	Nice, very nice, I haven't seen this till now, and that was one quirk that still drives me crazy is the non-adjustable intermittent wipers. $148 TRDsparks right now! If anyone has a prius and wants to swap (yeah right), let me know, haha __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

07-07-2009, 10:43 AM	#8
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	the stalk from an 09+ matrix/vibe also works....took apart a friend of mine's 09 XRS to try it on my yaris....works fine, but just the intermittent fronts....not the intermittent rear, its still on/off only __________________

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CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	It's been raining here quite a bit lately, and I am mighty glad I swapped mine. As I mentioned at the top, I got mine for $50 from http://autoworksinc.com/. They had a lot of Prius parts in stock, and don't list everything on ebay. Try giving them a holler before paying full price for a new one...

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DerFlosser Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 355	Does anybody know if the Scion Xd stalk will work? I am curious as to whether or not it cross-reference with any of these p/n's and also, might it be LESS expensive?

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07-07-2009, 10:33 AM	#5
luigi Drives: '07 Sedan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 6	Two months later... What a fantastic mod. Now for those of us without rear wipers...are there any switches to suit us? I guess I could just install a rear wiper; that would be fun.

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bairjo Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 620	[QUOTE=CTScott;347776]The intermittent rear requires a module and an extra wire, which the Yaris doesn't have. I picked up the module from a Prius, but it needs feedback from the rear wiper motor, which the Yaris's wiper motor doesn't provide. Any chance that the Prius rear wiper motor could work on the yaris with some modifications in the hatch? Sorry if this was asked already...

07-07-2009, 02:13 PM	#14
POORSHA View User's Garage Drives: 2008 LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE CT Posts: 418	Is there a work around for the stalk using a dash mount switch. just like the $ 10.00 cruise?

07-08-2009, 05:37 PM	#16
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08-21-2010, 04:25 AM	#17
Wildcat Drives: '07 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 12	Great writeup CTScott! The stock wiper switch has bugged me from day one. I also ordered the part from autoworksinc.com. The guy was very helpful and I got the part the very next day. The dealership wanted $208 for the stalk. No thanks. The guy at autoworksinc pulled mine from an 07 Prius as well. $50 + shipping. The whole upgrade took about 7 - 8 minutes max and works like a charm.