Windscreen Wipers stopped working.

[The hairy angler]

I am rapidly falling out of love with my new toy!! Yesterday called into the garage that supplied the car to "arrange" for issues I have picked up to be fixed under warranty. One issue being the windscreen wipers that park 3" up the screen. When you see a softtop in blazing sunshine it is the last thing you check
Today jumped into the car to drive to my grandson's 3rd birthday party. Bucketing down with rain...3mls from home windscreen wipers STOPPED without warning. Crawled back home with hazards flashing...(at least THEY work). Switched ignition off and then back on...wipers worked for a few seconds and then stopped again. Is this likely to be the dreaded grease on the contacts issue?

I do not want to get arsey with the dealer...Just want a car with no water leaks and working electrics...am I asking too much? Compared to this my MX5 was reliable if slightly underpowered! I NEED a reliable car. :headbang:
I am already £600.00 down with custom plates, ICE and spacesaver spare! and of course I no longer have my trade in car!! Feeling pissed off at present.
Only plus point is that I did not have to put up with hordes of screaming children!!!

regards, John Duggan aka The hairy angler (and at present resident GRUMP)

 

[bcworkz]

It's likely either the grease issue or the linkage has fallen apart due to wear on the ball & socket joint. Either way, the cowl panel needs to be removed to inspect and effect repair. Be careful, the clips break easily.

Unfortunately, reliable electrics and leak proof are not the Zed's stellar qualities. I understand your disgust, but keep in mind there's thousands of Zed owners who have had no issues with their car. Once this is fixed you very well could find yourself in the same camp. At least the engine is not known to self destruct as with some cars. Expecting MX5 reliability is holding to a very high standard. There is no perfect car, it's all a trade off and a matter of luck. Hopefully yours will soon change.