The wiper delay box is under the left side of the dash it's green in
color and is held in place by two 5/16 screws and is a pain to get to as
they go in from the top. You can try to get to them but because of the
wire harness and fuse block are in the way you may end up getting cut by
some of the sharp edges up in the dash.
This may sound funny but it's easier to get to if you take out the gauge
cluster. If you haven't done this before there are two 7/16 bolts that
hold up the steering column. Loosen them but do not remove, remove the
headlight knob, remove cluster trim pieces and pull the top of the cluster
foreward and disconnect it and the head light switch. If you have the moon
roof or rear defroster just let them hang down.
If this how you do it just to the left and above where the headlight
switch is you will see the green delay box. It's the same part used in the
Diplomat/Fifth Ave/Fury M-body cars. I have one out of an 87 Fifth Ave in
my 81 Imperial now and they both had the same part number stamped on them.
Also this is a good time to inspect the headlight switch connector. These
cars tend to have electrical problems with the headlights and this is
usually the first place you're going to see trouble. I have seen four
other Imperials incuding mine that have had burned switches and
connectors. So far it's cost me $400 to repair this problem.
As for the sway bar did you diconnect the un-broken side? If not this
can have an adverse affect on how the car handles.
Dave U.
81 Imp
Hi all,
>
> Yesterday I took my 83 to my nephew's wedding. It was a beautiful day.
> (We've already started having some cold ones, in the 40s Wed night.
> *sigh*.)
>
> I notice that more and more, people are starting to notice my Imp and
> make comments. I am guessing that it is getting old enough to look
> different? maybe the new wheel covers? 8-)
>
> Anyway, the right rear sway bar bracket is still broken. However, this
> is what I came up with. I took a piece of heavy rubber pipe
> insulation, covered with a piece of old carpet, and tie-wrapped them
> to the sway bar where it meets the frame. Works like a charm. You
> would never know anything was wrong. The only time it clunked was
> over some good-sized bumps, and that was with my wife and I, and
> brother and sister-in-law in the car.
>
> During the reception it clouded up and started raining. So, on the way
> home I got to try out my new wiper part. The wipers work better than
> they ever have! They used to vary as far as how far they 'travelled'
> on the glass, and would not always 'park' correctly. I am guessing
> that the 'goofy plastic part' was wearing out for a long time.
>
> One problem remains though. The delay feature does not work. That was
> annoying as, when the rain let up, I had to keep turning the wipers on
> and off.
>
> I have not looked in the manual yet. Anyone know if the delay is an
> easy fix?
>
> Oh, yeah, I was going to be in a car show today. Ha. It's thundering
> as I type this.
>
> 8-(
>
>
>
> Dan Wing
> Imp1983@xxxxxxx
>
> Marcy, NY, USA
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