VW Wiper Switch - Late 1971-74 Beetle - Super Beetle - Karmann Ghia - 1973-74 Thing

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2-Speed Windshield Wiper Switch

Three-position switch: off / low / high for 2-speed motors
Modular design connects to turn signal switch
Includes pneumatic diaphragm for washer nozzle function
Wiring ends with four .110 male connectors

This 2-speed windshield wiper switch is designed for late-model VWs with the steering column-mounted switch. It features a three-position toggle (off-on-on) to control two-speed wiper motors and includes an integrated pneumatic diaphragm to operate the windshield washer by pulling the lever. The modular design connects to the turn signal switch before installation in the steering column. Wiring ends in four .110 male connectors that integrate into the steering column harness. See the Tech Tips tab for wiring guidance.

Product Fitment

1971-1974 Beetle (up to VIN 114 2358 021)
1971-1974 Super Beetle (up to VIN 134 2358 021)
1971-1974 Karmann Ghia (up to VIN 144 2358 021)
1973-1974 Thing (up to VIN 184 2019 428)

California Prop 65 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm

Please Note:The information listed below is for stock, unmodified VW's manufactured for sale in the US. VW's are commonly modified and very often parts from another year VW may have been installed on your car. California Pacific JBugs is not responsible for any errors if your car has been modified in any way.

VW Beetle

Sedan

1971 - 1974

Sunroof

1971 - 1974

VW Super Beetle

Sedan

1971 - 1974

Convertible

1971 - 1974

VW Karmann Ghia

Coupe

1971 - 1974

Convertible

1971 - 1974

VW Thing

Thing

1973

Installing the turn signal switch is pretty easy. It is modular and clips into the Turn Signal Switch. The wiring runs down the steering column and plugs into the Wiper Switch Harness "pigtail".

The factory color codes for the wires on the pigtail are:
Black - Terminal 53
Black/White - 53a
Black/Yellow - 53b
Green - 53e

VW Wiper Motor & Switch Terminal Definitions:
30 - POWER FROM FUSE BOX
31 - CHASSIS GROUND
31B - SWITCHED GROUND TO WIPER SWITCH (Used on 1971 and earlier wiper motors/switches)
53A - PARK POSISTION (54 on early model wiper motors/switches)
53 - SPEED 1 (54D on early model wiper motors/switches)
53B - SPEED 2
53E - Wiper Brake Winding (only used on late model switches and motors)

Some wiper switches or motors may have only 2 or 3 terminals. Wire up your original motor to the terminals or their cross over number listed above.

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