My own existing switch was a 4 wire unit, and this new unit is a 5 wire. Does anyone know the wiring procedure for the 5 wire.Thanks

As i had the switch, i decided to try it out before I recommenced paying for it. Good job i did. The pins are way smaller than the original wiper switch, so much that when the plug was pushed on , it fell off. Even when i held on the plug, I could only get the low speed going, and no high speed. So ...

My sentiments entirely Mr Broady

Amazingly got the item delivered after it had a 6 hour return journey down the country. Its a classic parts line and i would not recommend it to any body. Its assembly is crap, its finish is crap, and its action is crap. In short its a piece of foreign shit. Hang on to your vw stuff and repair it.

Well thats the main thing. Its bad enough not receiving it, but having paid for it as well as not getting it would be hard to swallow. Fair dues to paypal they acted very promptly for a change. Typical that the item is sitting in the TNT warehouse in Tallaght, Dublin since June 6th, and i live 45 mi...

So back to rotary switch wiper ha ha

I complained to both the seller as well as the courier. I may as well be talking to my goldfish. Courier wants to arrange his customer care team to " investigate" it tomorrow at 10 o clock. Whats to investigate. Where is my part now, and when am i getting it. Investigation over. I have been asking t...

Quick update. Due for delivery Monday. Courier does not know where it is, and megatechnic dont care either. Usual non existent customer care service.

Sounds right Mr Broady, thats what i have just discovered, park function is part of the motor and not the switch.

I completely forgot about Mecatechnic even tho i have used them before. Top tip guys, much appreciated.

If i go ahead on converting to a dash mounted switch, is this going to affect the park function of the wipers.Thanks fellas.

I would not have any interest in the tank that was suggested to me as it looks worse than my own. Its a rusty item thats only waiting to leak. As for the £40 wiper switch, thats ok, but when you start totting up vat, duties, ect If its not the correct one, then i am into losing money straight away, ...

Thats the plan broady.

Because my existing wiper/wash switch does not work correctly. The correct replacement is too expensive, and along with irish customs and duties, its mega expensive. So converting to electric/2 speed is the least expensive and i get to keep my kidneys.

which seller

Justkampers dont list it as compatible, so returning hassle is too much. I been there before, lost parts, lost money ect. Mind is made up now going to replace with a dash mounted 3 point rotary switch.

My car is a 72 Fastback RH drive and duel carbs stock setup. Shipping and Irish customs is gonna be an expensive issue depending on its location . My son is working in london and will be returning home soon.

According to justkampers its not on their compatibility list for type 3's. Which means no guarantee if i have a problem

"Bow,Bow" thankyou.
And due to the exorbitant cost, I am going down the 2 speed dash mounted switch route like the earlier typ 3's. Rotary 3 speed switch allows.

1. Low speed
2. High speed.
3. Electric washer.

But leaving the existing non working stalk for aesthetics

I am reliably informed that SWF is the original equipment supplier for the switch for my type 3

Wiper switch off and it seems to be a SWF wiper switch brand with no part number visible at all. I have seen SWF wiper switches on Autodoc so it may be a cheaper alternative to VW. Plus they seem well constructed too and fairly robust. Ill check it out

Heritage have just contacted me with the part number 111-953-519/HAC that they maintain is the correct part i need, plus a new kidney dues to the cost....aarrrggh.

https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/ ... unted.html

I'm off out now to confirm what markings is on my original VW one,,

Heritage say their 111-953-519/GR is suitable for a 2 speed motor. Just waiting for them to confirm Type 3 's are a compatible vehicle.

Thanks, but your link connects to part number 111-953-519/GR which may or not be different from your reference of 111 953 519 E, I dont know. And i see no mention of its suitability for a Type 3. I have contacted heritage to see if its suitable. Thanks.

I am not sure of the number but will check tomorrow. Its for 2 speed wiper , and a pneumatic washer connected to the spare