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Re: Cheapest and easiest way to slow down a motor

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Originally Posted by sanddrag
I'm wondering if there is anything from an automotive location that would do it. I believe the motors are actually windshield wiper motors, or they could possibly be window motors. How does a car's windshield wiper system get the different speeds? Does it have all different resistors to get the different speeds?
A two-speed wiper motor actually has two separate power inputs for the two speeds. Most also have additional connections to support "intermittent" operation and stopping at a park position. If your motor doesn't have more than two wires or terminals, it probably isn't a wiper motor.