1998 Civic Hatchback Wiper
12-18-2016
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1998 Civic Hatchback Wiper
Has anyone installed a rear window wiper in a sixth gen hatchback? Is it easy? where can I get the stuff to do it? My hatch doesn't come with the hole in the body for the wiper so I figure I can drill one out but can I get options first? Also I'm new to this page so thanks I'm advanced!!
12-19-2016
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Re: 1998 Civic Hatchback Wiper
"Is it easy"?
For me Yes, for you I have no idea.
You will need to find parts that will work with the geometry of the rear window/the body mounting point.
You will need to create a hole to run the motor.
you will need to mount the motor.
you will need to run the wires to control the motor to a switch.
you will also have to determine the voltage/amperage and resistance needed to run the motor.
you will should probably install a fuse.
if you want diferent speeds you will need to wire in a potentiometer.
you will need to mount the switch somewhere in the dash.
If those things are easy to you then go for her.
For me Yes, for you I have no idea.
You will need to find parts that will work with the geometry of the rear window/the body mounting point.
You will need to create a hole to run the motor.
you will need to mount the motor.
you will need to run the wires to control the motor to a switch.
you will also have to determine the voltage/amperage and resistance needed to run the motor.
you will should probably install a fuse.
if you want diferent speeds you will need to wire in a potentiometer.
you will need to mount the switch somewhere in the dash.
If those things are easy to you then go for her.
01-09-2017
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Okay. Do you know where i can find the motor? or the part number? i cant find anywhere online that gives me the rear motor, all i see is for the front.
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okay am i thinking this through right? here is where i figure the motor goes
(see image "car3") there is a connector right there already for what i assume is the wiring from stock (see "car2connect") then i took a closer picture ("Car1") there are what i see three holes at an slight outward angle. assuming outward is to the back. all the motors i saw and the one pictured above looks like its at a way steeper angle then this but maybe i'm wrong? thanks for your help. im tired of not seeing out the back in the rain or snow.
if someone could show me how it goes in there and what it should look like that would be great thanks!
(see image "car3") there is a connector right there already for what i assume is the wiring from stock (see "car2connect") then i took a closer picture ("Car1") there are what i see three holes at an slight outward angle. assuming outward is to the back. all the motors i saw and the one pictured above looks like its at a way steeper angle then this but maybe i'm wrong? thanks for your help. im tired of not seeing out the back in the rain or snow.
if someone could show me how it goes in there and what it should look like that would be great thanks!
01-10-2017
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Re: 1998 Civic Hatchback Wiper
looks like it goes there, you're going to have to be very careful when you drill your hole though. It's been like 3 years since I've ripped one of those apart. Is there any junkyards near you where you can get parts and maybe take some measurements so you know where to drill?
