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mudmadross

New Member

• Nov 5, 2011

• #1

Hi all, I have a problem with my wipers not working. so far I replaced the wiper switch and the motor and drive rod. all the spindles are new and the wheel boxes seem to be moving freely, I carn't think of any thing else to check as i have power and according to the haynes manual it's all wired correctly, any tips, tricks or advice would be really greatfully recieved cheers

 

oxides

Well-Known Member

• Nov 5, 2011

• #2

Have you tried applying 12 volts directly to the motor? The motor could be seized,have a poor earth, have worn brushes or have a non working switch inside. Does the motor actually run?

 

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RobertP

Active Member

• Nov 6, 2011

• #3

Definitely worth checking the earth. In my previous Landy (S3) the wipers packed up, and I found after several frustrating days that the earth was clipped on to the windscreen (or rather had come unclipped). It was a proper connection, but may have been added by a previous owner (so many!) because of earthing problems. (Aren't modern cars boring!)

 

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mudmadross

New Member

• Nov 6, 2011

• #4

Thanks for the replies and yes I have tried 12v straight to the motor and checked the earths, had a good mess about today and i think the new switch is up the swanny so i have run the wipers through an auxillery swicth but kept the power to the old switch aswell for the washer pump, abit of a wierd way around it, but it's working. thank f--k. cheers