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  1. cristo

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    #2 cristo, Feb 12, 2016
    To answer my own question (after some googling and
    a conversation with MiniMania) . . .
    It looks like they've changed all the available parts from the
    earlier Trico to the Valeo part for the later gen 1 MINIs.
    Apparently it looks like I need an wiring adapter from the older
    3-pin plug to the newer 4-pin plug as well as a newer grommet,
    blade, arm, and nut to make the Valeo fit.
     
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    #3 Metalman, Feb 13, 2016
    Sounds like you need adapter lead 61126948099

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    #4 BlimeyCabrio, Feb 13, 2016
    What's a rear wiper?

    For that matter, what's a rear window?

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    #5 cristo, Feb 13, 2016
    Thanks. I located that part last night from MiniMania after striking out
    with PelicanParts (from whom I ordered the wiper motor along with the
    wrong wiper and arm cover for that motor) and also calling ECS Tuning.
    Neither had a clue about these fitment issues. Also got a new arm,
    wiper blade, and grommet from MM.
    RealOEM is also not at all helpful regarding this.
     
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    #6 Metalman, Feb 13, 2016
    Hey Blimey...
    Why are you hiding your license plate....
    Thanks to the interwebz, the whole galaxy knows your plate now...:wink:
     
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    #7 rkw, Feb 13, 2016
    Because it would derail this thread into a discussion about anatomy. :biggrin5:
     
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    #8 cristo, Feb 27, 2016
    After getting all the correct parts and waiting for a window in my busy schedule,
    I installed the new motor, wiring adapter, grommet, nut, arm with cover, and blade.
    It took about 15 minutes from start to finish, and the newer design (Valeo) unit does
    a much better job with the spray than the old (Trico) one ever did, even when it was
    new, (after adjusting the nozzle aim with a just-thick-enough pin).
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