Windshield Wiper Wiring

[alidabiri]

[EVfun]

On a 1972 Super Beetle the power wire to the motor is black/gray, terminal 53a on the motor. The motor may not run, or only run briefly then stop, if you hook power to that wire. Internally, it will only feed power to the motor until the wipers are in the park position. I believe the black wire, terminal 53 on the motor, is the the low speed power and the place to put power if you want the motor to continue running until you disconnect it. I'm basing this on reading this VW wiring schematic, and information from this user.

Warning: these cars are now over 50 years old and previous owners may have replaced broken wires. Previous owners often don't respect wire colors, so it is best to verify the terminal numbers.
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[Eric&Barb]

[far rider]

I have a 67 ww motor and want to test it. I understand the power comes from the switch. Correct? So how can I directly connect the motor to a battery. Where does the positive terminal connect? Thanks for helping an electrically challenged individual.
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67 zenith blue sunroof

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[Eric&Barb]

[far rider]

Just for curiosity- why is there a 31 listed (on far right in pic) but no terminal? Is that VWs way of telling you it’s a ground?

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67 zenith blue sunroof

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[aquifer]

[far rider]

Trying to finish up my wiring. Car is a. 61 but I’m using a 62 harness and upgraded to 12 volt. The schematic shows dome light wire connecting to 54 on ww switch. I m using a 67 wiper switch and it doesn’t have a 54 terminal any help to sort this out would be appreciated. TIA

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67 zenith blue sunroof

Contentment; when what you have is what you want.

[Eric&Barb]

[far rider]

Thanks Eand B. Saw that and used it but there’s no 54 terminal on the 67 switch. So I’m trying to find out where to connect the wiring dome harness per the diagram which shows a black wire to terminal 54.
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67 zenith blue sunroof

Contentment; when what you have is what you want.

[Eric&Barb]

[Eric&Barb]

As for where to connect the interior light positive wire it goes to to the fuse box.

Y is the interior light and the two Vs are the interior light grounding switches.
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[far rider]

Thanks again E and B!
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67 zenith blue sunroof

Contentment; when what you have is what you want.