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Sorted at last! The problem was a combination of the wiper switch itself and the 'park' switch on the wiper motor.(The little plunger spring had failed) Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. In return can I offer my solution to keeping track of all the different screws & bolts when dismantling...

The sag continues. Spent a jolly day dismantling the fascia. I have now removed the wiper motor with the rack to the bench. It works freely with a small 12v test battery.The rack is a bit dirty and needed a bit of a tug to get it out. When the wiring was disconnected from the motor (still in the...

Thanks, A lot to try. I'd better get in a supply of 15 amp fuses just in case!. I have noticed rust stains on the passenger side wiper shaft where it comes through the bulkhead. I'll start there making sure every if free moving.

Thanks for your reply. I've already dismantled half the drivers side dash to get at wiper switch so I might as well complete the task!!!! . Haynes has been quite helpful on the matter -so far!

Over a period of about two weeks the front wipers started to fail. First the self park stopped, then the intermittent wipe stopped and finally last Sunday they stopped altogether. The 15amp fuse had blown and a replacement blew when the washer press switch was operated. Another one blew when...

I have a 2003 TD5 Defender 90, owned from early 2004. I also run a 1958 MGA which I have owned from 1981 and do all my own maintenance on it. I am quite happy in dealing with things mechanical but not quite so with things electrical - you can't see it! Which brings me to my question. About...