'83 K10 Wiper "Pulse" Upgrade

[Shawn Watson]

I'm replacing the now 40 year old switches since I'll be pulling the dash and cluster and I'd sure like to add the "pulse" wiper function. I asked Brothers about using their switch as an upgrade for a truck that didn't come with the pulse function and they said "absolutely" but I'd probably be wise to ask here as well.

Is it simply a matter of replacing the switch or is there more to it? I checked their wiper motors and there was nothing about "w/pulse" and "w/o pulse."

Brothers Trucks WWS083P Brothers Trucks Windshield Wiper Switch - With Pulse

1973-83 in-dash winshield wiper switches control the wipers and washers. 1984-87 Windshield wiper switches in upper steering column control the wipers, washers, and dimmer switch. Pulse style switches are for intermittent wiper applications.

www.brotherstrucks.com

Shawn

 

[Snoots]

There are 'pulse motors' and 'non-pulse motors'. Some motors have the pulse circuit inside the motor, some not. The latter use a module underneath the steering column.
A book could be written on any of them considering how many differeent styles there have been over the years.
IIWY, I'd start by googling GM Pulse Wiper stuff and go forward from that. Sorry I can't be of more help.

 

[Shawn Watson]

I've scoured the web and can't find anything other than a switch w/ and one w/o pulse. Nothing about motors or pulse board for an 83. It's got to be in the switch then, doesn't it? Maybe the pulse board deal started when they moved the switch up to the column with the fancy buttons on the levers.

 

[Snoots]

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[richard A lindner]

I have an 83 c10 and put delayed wipers. You need a switch and a delay box that plugs in between switch and harness

 

[bucket]

I have an 83 c10 and put delayed wipers. You need a switch and a delay box that plugs in between switch and harness

This here is correct^^

The wiper motor is the same. Although if you don't care for the current washer pump setup, you can install an '85+ wiper motor and install an electric remote mounted pump. You don't need the newer wiper motor to install a remote pump of course, it just looks cleaner.

 

[Shawn Watson]

I appreciate the help, fellas. Been on the hunt for the module and it seems like maybe aftermarket might be the ticket unless I feel like rolling the dice on a used one. I was dreading the thought of needing a new motor that probably wouldn't jive with the current harness so it sounds like I may be able to pull this off afterall.

Many thanks.


Shawn

 

[TPISly-C10]

don't know if this module is good or not? pulse not working correctly