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Wiper voltage reducer ?
Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 12:02 am
by Mike Hat
I have a voltage reducer stepping down the 12v to 6v. Should it be hot to the touch??? Noticed this when installing a radio.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 8:42 am
by Marc
Oh, yeah. They can run hot enough to be a fire hazard, make sure it's securely mounted in a clear space.
Better solutions exist, like putting a 12V armature in your wiper motor or building a current-limiting regulator.
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/Detai ... 113955811B
http://www.geocities.com/aussiebug1970/wiper1.html
Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 12:52 pm
by MNAirHead
One of our bajas has an electronic component soldered in... not sure what it is ... maybe someone can comment on it -- our wipers don't run hot and are at operating speed..
T.