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Part #: RY-203

Standard Ignition RY-203 Windshield Wiper Motor Relay

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Wiper Motor Relay for Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche

Standard Ignition RY-203 is a 12-volt wiper motor relay built for vehicles that use a 6-terminal blade-style relay with a square male connector. It is a direct-fit electrical replacement for a wide range of Volkswagen, Audi, Saab, and Porsche applications, including Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, Passat, and Vanagon models.

Key Features

  • 12 V relay for wiper motor control
  • 20 amp amperage rating
  • 6 male blade terminals
  • 1 square male connector
  • Relay-only contents
  • No mounting bracket included
  • Standard Ignition RY-203 replacement part

Detailed Description

The Standard Ignition RY-203 wiper motor relay is designed for vehicles that rely on a relay-based wiper circuit to manage intermittent or powered windshield wiper operation. With a 20 amp rating, 12-volt operation, and a square connector layout, this relay supports the electrical switching function required in many older European vehicles. It cross-references Hella 003620091 for the same application. This part number, RY-203, is commonly searched for Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf, and Audi 4000 relay replacement needs.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes 1976-1978 Volkswagen Beetle; 1980-1998 Volkswagen Jetta; 1980-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon; 1980-1987 Audi 4000; 1981-1987 Audi Coupe; 1982-1988 Volkswagen Quantum; 1983-1986 Audi Quattro; 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet; 1985-1992 Volkswagen Golf; 1985-1991 Porsche 944; 1986-1998 Saab 9000; 1987-1993 Volkswagen Fox; 1990-1995 Volkswagen Corrado; 1992-1997 Volkswagen EuroVan; 1993-1995 Porsche 928; and 2006-2009 Volkswagen Derby and Volkswagen Van.

What It Helps Fix

  • Intermittent wipers that stop working
  • Wiper motor operation that is inconsistent or delayed
  • No response from the windshield wiper switch circuit
  • Electrical relay failure in the wiper system
  • Loss of intermittent wiper function on supported Audi and Volkswagen models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector shape, terminal count, and voltage before installation. This relay uses male blade terminals and a square connector, so matching the original electrical layout is important for proper fitment. Some applications include notes such as front position, intermittent wiper use, or VIN/chassis breakpoints; confirm those details against the vehicle before replacement. The RY-203 is a relay-only component and does not include a mounting bracket.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies this relay as an OE-style electrical replacement for wiper system service. The RY-203 is built to meet the specified 12-volt, 20 amp relay requirements for listed applications.

BrandStandard Ignition
Part NumberRY-203
Connector GenderMale
ContentsRelay
Continuous DutyNo
FunctionsRelay
Mounting Bracket(s) IncludedNo
Terminal GenderMale
Terminal TypeBlade
Voltage12

This part fits 200 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelBody TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2009VolkswagenDerby1.8LL4N/A
2009VolkswagenVan1.8LL4N/A
2008VolkswagenDerby1.8LL4N/A
2008VolkswagenVan1.8LL4N/A
2007VolkswagenDerby1.8LL4N/A
2007VolkswagenVan1.8LL4N/A
2006VolkswagenDerby1.8LL4N/A
2006VolkswagenVan1.8LL4N/A
1998Saab9000N/A
1998VolkswagenJettaN/A
1997Saab900N/A
1997Saab9000N/A
1997VolkswagenDerby1.8LL4N/ATo VIN 1K-6-617 332
1997VolkswagenEuroVanN/A
1997VolkswagenJettaN/A
1996Saab900N/A
1996Saab9000N/A
1996VolkswagenDerby1.8LL4N/ATo VIN 1K-6-617 332
1996VolkswagenEuroVanN/A
1996VolkswagenJettaN/A
1995Porsche928N/A
1995Saab900N/A
1995Saab9000N/A
1995VolkswagenCorradoN/A
1995VolkswagenDerby1.8LL4N/ATo VIN 1K-6-617 332
1995VolkswagenEuroVanN/A
1995VolkswagenJettaN/A
1994Porsche928N/A
1994Saab900N/A
1994Saab9000N/A
1994VolkswagenCorradoN/A
1994VolkswagenEuroVanN/A
1994VolkswagenJettaN/A
1993Porsche928N/A
1993Saab900N/A
1993Saab9000N/A
1993VolkswagenCabrioletN/A
1993VolkswagenCorradoN/A
1993VolkswagenEuroVanN/A
1993VolkswagenFoxN/A
1993VolkswagenJettaN/A
1993VolkswagenPassatN/A
1992Saab900N/A
1992Saab9000N/A
1992VolkswagenCabrioletN/A
1992VolkswagenCorradoN/A
1992VolkswagenEuroVanN/A
1992VolkswagenFoxN/A
1992VolkswagenGolfN/A
1992VolkswagenJettaN/A
1992VolkswagenPassatN/A
1991Porsche928N/A
1991Porsche944N/A
1991Saab900N/A
1991Saab9000N/A
1991VolkswagenCabrioletN/A
1991VolkswagenCorradoN/A
1991VolkswagenFoxN/A
1991VolkswagenGolfN/A
1991VolkswagenJettaN/A
1991VolkswagenPassatN/A
1991VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1990Porsche928N/A
1990Porsche944N/A
1990Saab900N/A
1990Saab9000N/A
1990VolkswagenCabrioletN/A
1990VolkswagenCorradoN/A
1990VolkswagenFoxN/A
1990VolkswagenGolfN/A
1990VolkswagenJettaN/A
1990VolkswagenPassatN/A
1990VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1989Porsche928N/A
1989Porsche944N/A
1989Saab900N/A
1989Saab9000N/A
1989VolkswagenCabrioletN/A
1989VolkswagenFoxN/A
1989VolkswagenGolfN/AFront
1989VolkswagenGolfN/A
1989VolkswagenJettaN/A
1989VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1988Audi5000 Quattro2.3LL5N/A
1988Audi5000 QuattroN/A
1988Audi5000 QuattroN/ATo Chassis No. J024816
1988Porsche928N/A
1988Porsche944N/A
1988Saab900N/A
1988Saab9000N/A
1988VolkswagenCabrioletN/A
1988VolkswagenFoxN/A
1988VolkswagenGolfN/A
1988VolkswagenGolfN/AFront
1988VolkswagenJettaN/A
1988VolkswagenQuantumN/A
1988VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1987Audi4000N/A
1987Audi4000 QuattroN/A
1987Audi5000 Quattro2.3LL5N/A
1987Audi5000 QuattroN/A
1987AudiCoupeN/A
1987Porsche928N/A
1987Porsche944N/A
1987Saab900N/A
1987Saab9000N/A
1987VolkswagenCabrioletN/A
1987VolkswagenFoxN/A
1987VolkswagenGolfN/A
1987VolkswagenJettaN/A
1987VolkswagenQuantumN/A
1987VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1986Audi4000N/A
1986Audi4000 QuattroN/A
1986Audi5000 QuattroN/A
1986AudiCoupeN/A
1986AudiQuattroN/A
1986Porsche928N/A
1986Porsche944N/A
1986Saab900N/A
1986Saab9000N/A
1986VolkswagenCabrioletN/A
1986VolkswagenGolfN/A
1986VolkswagenJettaN/A
1986VolkswagenQuantumN/A
1986VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1985Audi4000N/A
1985Audi4000 QuattroN/A
1985AudiCoupeN/A
1985AudiQuattroN/A
1985Porsche928N/A
1985Porsche944N/A
1985Saab900N/A
1985VolkswagenCabrioletN/A
1985VolkswagenGolfN/A
1985VolkswagenJettaN/A
1985VolkswagenQuantumN/A
1985VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1984Audi4000N/A
1984Audi4000N/Aw/ Intermittent Wipers
1984Audi4000 QuattroN/A
1984Audi4000 QuattroN/Aw/ Intermittent Wipers
1984AudiCoupeN/A
1984AudiCoupeCoupeN/Aw/ Intermittent Wipers
1984AudiQuattroN/A
1984Porsche928N/A
1984Porsche9284.7LV8N/A
1984Saab900N/A
1984Saab9002.0LL4N/A
1984VolkswagenJettaN/A
1984VolkswagenQuantumN/A
1984VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1983Audi4000N/A
1983Audi4000N/Aw/ Intermittent Wipers
1983AudiCoupeN/A
1983AudiCoupeCoupeN/Aw/ Intermittent Wipers
1983AudiQuattroN/A
1983Porsche928N/A
1983Porsche9284.7LV8N/A
1983Saab900N/A
1983Saab9002.0LL4N/A
1983VolkswagenJettaN/A
1983VolkswagenQuantumN/A
1983VolkswagenRabbit PickupN/A
1983VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1982Audi4000N/A
1982AudiCoupeN/A
1982Porsche9284.5LV8N/A
1982Porsche928N/A
1982Saab900N/A
1982Saab9002.0LL4N/A
1982VolkswagenJettaN/A
1982VolkswagenQuantumN/A
1982VolkswagenRabbit PickupN/A
1982VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1981Audi4000N/A
1981AudiCoupeN/A
1981Porsche9284.5LV8N/A
1981Porsche928N/A
1981Saab900N/A
1981Saab9002.0LL4N/A
1981VolkswagenJettaN/A
1981VolkswagenRabbit PickupN/A
1981VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1980Audi4000N/A
1980Porsche9284.5LV8N/A
1980Porsche928N/A
1980Saab9002.0LL4N/A
1980Saab900N/A
1980VolkswagenJettaN/A
1980VolkswagenRabbit PickupN/A
1980VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1979Porsche9284.5LV8N/A
1979Porsche928N/A
1979Saab900N/A
1978Porsche9284.5LV8N/A
1978Porsche928N/A
1978VolkswagenBeetleN/A
1977VolkswagenBeetleN/A
1976VolkswagenBeetleN/A

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

003620091191955531192031R1002203-002225-010956-1501855346388922617AR438R3030RAA1329WR114

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.