Windscreen Wiper Direction

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ConchyJoe
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Windscreen Wiper Direction

Postby ConchyJoe » Fri Apr 26, 2013 4:03 pm

Can anyone throw any light on why some XJS models have the wipers to the left of the screen and some to the right. Appears to be no rhyme or reason to it, but would be interested to find out.

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Re: Windscreen Wiper Direction

Postby Brakebuster » Fri Apr 26, 2013 4:33 pm

some have Lucas motors and gearbox's , and some have Electrolux ones,

the latter was fitted from 1988/9 onwards, but not exclusively

be careful buying replacements, as the wiring is different, as is the control stalk in the car for each type

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Re: Windscreen Wiper Direction

Postby dhdove » Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:08 pm

You're absolutely right, there is no rhyme or reason to it!

Not by model, engine size, build date or anything else.

Whichever motor came out of the parts bin was bolted onto the car!

Strange, but true
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