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Old Nov 5, 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
Old Nov 5, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Old Nov 5, 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.

Old Nov 5, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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The plugs can be found at Lowes as well. you want a 1" I used a key cylinder:

Old Nov 6, 2006 | 02:17 AM
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im debating weather i want to do this mod or not...........
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:19 AM
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Even with the wiperblade removed, what is to be done with the rear wiper swith on the steering column.
Old Nov 6, 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.
Old Nov 6, 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.
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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Does anyoen have anymore tips for this. Does anyone knoe where I could get a regular plug of it
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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^ By regular plug... the first two responses weren't enough?
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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I used a $40 back-up cam. Even if you dont connect it, looks better than a useless wiper.
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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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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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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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
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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I think it was a sponsor price. But that was a while ago. Sorry.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:58 AM
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Here's mine from Home Depot...

Old Feb 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
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Does anyone know the size of the hole
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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I have the backup cam too, but mine works :p
Old Feb 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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