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Old 11-05-2006, 12:15 PM
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where is everyone getting their rear wiper delete plugs? I wanna remove the wiper. I WANNA GET THE PLUG UNTIL I CAN SHAVE THE WHOLE REAR HATCH
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Old 11-05-2006, 12:53 PM
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Old 11-05-2006, 01:41 PM
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^^^^ Yeap. I bought mine at Ace Hardware. They had a box of different sizes. I'm pretty sure I bought the 1 inch size. It is not a pop in fit. You have to bend the prongs out and then seal around the edges to make it solid.

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The plugs can be found at Lowes as well. you want a 1" I used a key cylinder:

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im debating weather i want to do this mod or not...........
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Even with the wiperblade removed, what is to be done with the rear wiper swith on the steering column.
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Old 11-06-2006, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Guamsilverbox671
Even with the wiperblade removed, what is to be done with the rear wiper swith on the steering column.
I took my motor out as well. This is required since the stub sticks out past the outer skin. I don't know what would happen if I were to hit the **** on the end of the stalk. If I threw a code, I would be upset, but thanks to my ScanGauge II (shameless plug) I could clear it.

I have not tried it.
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Old 11-06-2006, 04:13 PM
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no motor no nothing. I haven't had a rear wiper for a long time and haven't used it even when I did. wipre control doesn't exist to me. Don't worry about it.
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Does anyoen have anymore tips for this. Does anyone knoe where I could get a regular plug of it
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Old 02-13-2007, 02:48 PM
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^ By regular plug... the first two responses weren't enough?
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I used a $40 back-up cam. Even if you dont connect it, looks better than a useless wiper.
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Originally Posted by El_Jorge
I used a $40 back-up cam. Even if you dont connect it, looks better than a useless wiper.
Where did you get the back-up cam? How was the fit? Did you have to modify?
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Old 02-13-2007, 11:56 PM
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I think it was a monkey video cam. Bought it from Metra. It has a rubber seal behind the lip of the lens. Its got a couple washers and a nut holds it in place. 15 minute install.
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Old 02-14-2007, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by El_Jorge
I think it was a monkey video cam. Bought it from Metra. It has a rubber seal behind the lip of the lens. Its got a couple washers and a nut holds it in place. 15 minute install.
Do you have a link for one?
I cant find it for under $80

Sorry to Hijackt the thread
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Old 02-14-2007, 12:46 AM
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I think it was a sponsor price. But that was a while ago. Sorry.
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Old 02-14-2007, 12:58 AM
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Here's mine from Home Depot...

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Old 02-14-2007, 02:04 AM
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Damn, i really like the one from lowes... im gonna have to go pick one up.. i also suggest if you would just go with a chrome look, go to Pep Boys.. they have different size plugs in the "HELP!" section.. the biggest plug in that little package is the one that fits.. fits right in there.. but kinda moves around.. but its WAYYY better than drivin around with a hole in your hatch
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Old 02-14-2007, 04:20 PM
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Does anyone know the size of the hole
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Old 02-14-2007, 04:23 PM
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I have the backup cam too, but mine works :p
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Old 02-14-2007, 04:41 PM
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I use my rear wiper switch to control the LEDs in my hatch...
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