[WitchyPsycho2]

Im new to owning a cougar so im not to sure what to do for this one. I bought a 78 Cougar Xr-7 after thanksgiving and when i got the first time i tried to turn on the windshield wipers the switch fell apart. Ive been looking everywhere but cant figure out where to find this switch. All the auto parts stores have a different kind listed. The switch itself has 9 connectors. its circular in shape and turns like a key would. The only ones i can find listed are completely different. Any ideas about where to find a new one or ways to get my wipers working? Thanks

 

[Don Rush]

74-79 Torino / Ranchero / T-bird / Elite all use the same and they are all weak in that same area where the plastic is swedged to the die-cast. Make sure you specify delay or 2 speed wiper system when you are looking. Have you asked at the 74-79 Cougar forum yet?

 

[WitchyPsycho2]

I didnt know there was such a forum. And im not sure which kind i had. I was never able to use it. Is there a way i could tell?

 

[WitchyPsycho2]

On second thought i would think it is the two speed wiper. I just want this thing to work. Living in washington state without windshield wipers is a nightmare.

 

[blackcat429cj]

The interval wipers, Off is in the center turn to the left to activate the delay feature and to the right to activate the activate the two speed feature.

 

[WitchyPsycho2]

Does anyone know where i could find a new one? Or is there a way to hotwire it? Ive tried everywhere but cant find one.

 

[leonbray]

Ring these guys

T-Bird Sanctuary
11685 SW Waldo Way
Sherwood, OR 97140
US

503-692-9848
800-275-2661

 

[WitchyPsycho2]

Thanks for the help. I have found a parts number for the switch but i cant find the picture for it. The Numbers i got are for MotorCraft and it is SW-1480. Does anyone have a picture of that particular switch? I believe its the right one just not to sure if the connectors are the ones i have. Thanks Again!

 

[Don Rush]

Here is the big cat forum link.

 

[TheRktmn]

A quick web search of Motorcraft SW-1480 got these:

http://www.autopartstomorrow.com/search?number=SW1480

http://www.gearheadtalk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=180787&postcount=10

 

[WitchyPsycho2]

Thanks for the help everyone. That is exactly the switch i need. Finally!!! I can get windshield wipers again!