Advice needed please, when it rains and I use my wipers they only last a few mins they stop where they want, I have to turn ignition off and on again then sometimes they work again ( but not long).
This problem has only come about as I've had to bring the car out of winter hibernation. ( My daily blew up)
Just unsure if this would be a relay or wiper issue.
Nash
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Wipers problem.
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Wipers problem.
2005 merlot 2.5 auto.313s.e46 m3 front brakes.Strut brace,poly bush’s front, m front bumper,modified grilles,bc racing coilovers,facelift lights all round,modified rear bumper,s/wheel retrimmed, Merc slk seats. scorpion exhaust, many interior mods.
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Wipers problem.
I would start by taking the motor out, opening it up and cleaning the accumulated grease off the tracks.
It is also worth checking the blades are still good. Any extra resistance as they drag across the screen will put more load on the motor.
I periodically clean the screen with a clay mitt to remove all the deposits that build up as well.
It is also worth checking the blades are still good. Any extra resistance as they drag across the screen will put more load on the motor.
I periodically clean the screen with a clay mitt to remove all the deposits that build up as well.
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Wipers quite new, look like I'll have to strip motor and clean it out. Thank you
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Wipers problem.
While you have the motor open, it's worthwhile to check the carbon brushes inside as well.
My stage 2 wiper speed cut out, causing a short and that causes the controlling module to temporarily disable the wipers.
Turned out one of the three carbon brushes was gone. Cost of 5 cents to replace
My stage 2 wiper speed cut out, causing a short and that causes the controlling module to temporarily disable the wipers.
Turned out one of the three carbon brushes was gone. Cost of 5 cents to replace
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Cheers guys.
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Wipers problem.
Could be a wiper switch issue.
I think it is the case, that say if you put your wipers on intermittent during a drive, then you stop the car & turn the ignition off...
Then when you start the engine up again, the wipers will not work even though the lever is set to "intermittent". You have to turn the wiper switch to "off" and then back on again before it will work.
I had a problem with my full / dip lights, which after a lot of faffing about turned out to be down to poor contacts on the light switch itself.
Bought a whole s/h assembly off ebay for about £25 and that did the trick.
Fitting was not easy as it neccesitated the removal of the steering wheel which then means removing the steering wheel air bag. Plenty of vids on YouTube to help you on your way.
I think it is the case, that say if you put your wipers on intermittent during a drive, then you stop the car & turn the ignition off...
Then when you start the engine up again, the wipers will not work even though the lever is set to "intermittent". You have to turn the wiper switch to "off" and then back on again before it will work.
I had a problem with my full / dip lights, which after a lot of faffing about turned out to be down to poor contacts on the light switch itself.
Bought a whole s/h assembly off ebay for about £25 and that did the trick.
Fitting was not easy as it neccesitated the removal of the steering wheel which then means removing the steering wheel air bag. Plenty of vids on YouTube to help you on your way.
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